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Sesame oil and fractions market in MENA

$Sesame oil and fractions market in MENA$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The sesame oil market in MENA saw its size decrease from 73 704 tons in 2018 to 67 284 tons in 2020. This downward trend reversed in 2021 when the market expanded significantly to reach 77 904 tons.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume contracted over the next two years, declining to 72 464 tons in 2022 and further to 66 612 tons in 2023.

Entering 2024, the market environment was characterized by increased consumer health awareness boosting demand for organic products such as virgin sesame oil. Partnerships for EU deforestation regulation compliance, like the one between Trading Organic and ESG Solutions Osapiens, alongside government-backed production investments in Saudi Arabia, supported market development and sustainability.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sesame oil and fractions in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two consecutive years of growth, sesame oil and fractions production in the MENA region declined. In 2020, production reached 70 635 tonnes, marking a 2.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 72 115 tonnes, while the most significant annual increase occurred in 2018 at 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	3.2%	(2.1%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame oil and fractions from MENA

Exports in kind, t

Sesame oil and fractions exports from the MENA region grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 8 294 tonnes, representing a substantial 21.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 637.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 94.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	72.2%	251.8%	21.7%	94.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for MENA's sesame oil and fractions exports by volume. The United States accounted for 28.2% of exports, Canada for 26.2%, and the United Kingdom for 4.9%. Together, these three countries represented 59.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

MENA's sesame oil and fractions exports increased in value for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 24 632 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 18.7% growth compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value expanded by 499.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 81.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	149.1%	102.7%	18.7%	81.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom consistently remained the main destinations for MENA's sesame oil and fractions exports by value. The United States accounted for 31.7% of export value, Canada for 22.5%, and the United Kingdom for 4.6%. Collectively, these three markets represented 58.8% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sesame oil and fractions to MENA

Imports in kind, t

MENA's imports of sesame oil and fractions reached 4 943 tonnes in 2020, representing a 19.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 8.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 126 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 5 753 tonnes. The most significant annual decline occurred in 2019 at 28.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 26.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.3%	(28.3%)	19.8%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, India, Sudan, and Turkey were the key sources for MENA's sesame oil and fractions imports by volume. India accounted for 48.1% of imports, Sudan for 5.9%, and Turkey for 5.3%. Together, these three countries represented 59.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, MENA's sesame oil and fractions import value amounted to 16 737 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 17.8% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 22.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.9%. The most significant annual decline occurred in 2019 at 12.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 19.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	(12.9%)	17.8%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—India, China, and Sudan—collectively accounted for 56.1% of the total value of sesame oil and fractions imports into the MENA region.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io