Sesame oil and fractions market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-chemically modified sesame oil in Northern Europe expanded from 3 935 tons in 2018 to 5 704 tons in 2020. This growth was driven by increasing European consumer demand for organic and chemical-free food products, which boosted imports. Suppliers like Burkinature and technology from WepoOil supported this trend by enabling chemical-free processing and supply to organic mills.

Market volume contracted to 4 418 tons by 2022, as strong ongoing demand for organic sesame faced constraints from limited supply availability and high prices. These factors reduced import volumes despite persistent consumer interest, highlighting a supply-demand imbalance during this period.

A recovery to 5 563 tons occurred in 2023, as companies like Borges International Group launched certified organic and sustainable sesame oil products to address unmet demand. The market continued to evolve with a growing preference for cold-pressed and chemical-free oils, aligning with health and wellness trends among European consumers.

Production sesame oil and fractions in Northern Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

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

In Northern Europe, sesame oil and fractions production reached 786.8 t in 2020, marking a modest 9.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 715.7 t, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 817.2 t. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, dropping by 12.4%, whereas the largest increase happened in 2018, rising by 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of sesame oil and fractions output in Northern Europe stood at 4 829 K $ US in 2020, reflecting a 2.2% increase compared to the year before. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 726 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 5 516 K $ US. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, falling by 14.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018, growing by 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Europe in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports sesame oil and fractions from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

Northern Europe exported 1 152 t of sesame oil and fractions in 2020, representing a 27.7% rise from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 28.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.8%. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019, dropping by 9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner landscape for sesame oil and fractions in kind was diverse. The United States accounted for 16.3% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 11.5%, and Germany for 7.4%, together making up 35.1% of total flows. The remaining 64.9% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Northern Europe's sesame oil and fractions export value reached 7 069 K $ US, showing an 18.7% gain from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 17.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 954 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred that same year, falling by 11.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, key buyers of sesame oil and fractions from Northern Europe in value terms included the United States with 21.1%, Germany with 13.7%, and the Netherlands with 10.5%. However, their combined share was only 45.4% of total exports in value terms, while the remaining 54.6% was spread across many other partners.

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

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

Imports sesame oil and fractions to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Northern Europe's sesame oil and fractions import volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 4 109 t, showing a strong rise of 19.5% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 34.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.5%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 109 t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 8.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 23.6%.

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

In the period 2017–2020, the main sources for sesame oil and fractions imports in kind to Northern Europe were Mexico with 32.2%, China with 10.4%, and Singapore with 8.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 50.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imported sesame oil and fractions volumes in Northern Europe increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 30 714 K $ US, marking an intense uptick of 26.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 60.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 19 037 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 0.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 27.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, sesame oil and fractions imports to Northern Europe involved trade with many countries. Even the largest destinations—Mexico, China, and the United States—together represented only 46.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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