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Sesame oil and fractions market in SADC

$Sesame oil and fractions market in SADC$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The sesame oil market volume in the SADC region underwent significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. After starting at 38 531 t in 2018, it contracted to 29 382 t in 2019 before surging to a peak of 43 558 t in 2020. This was followed by a sustained downward trend, with the market falling to 37 612 t in 2021, 24 063 t in 2022, and 21 528 t in 2023.

The market's volatility was closely tied to shifts in domestic production, which mirrored the same pattern with a high of 47 035 t in 2020. Trade dynamics also played a role, as a sharp increase in exports to 3 928 t in 2020 reduced the net supply available domestically, while import volumes remained relatively stable below 1 000 t for most of the period.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC 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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola 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 Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 SADC

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

In 2020, SADC produced 47 035 tonnes of sesame oil and fractions, representing a significant 60.7% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 56.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 16.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 29 278 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 23.8% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.6%	(23.8%)	60.7%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame oil and fractions from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 232 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 3 928 tonnes, representing a dramatic 17-fold increase between these years. In 2020, exports surged by 1,594.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 68.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.3%)	(18.0%)	1 594.8%	63.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Japan, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) formed the core of SADC's sesame oil and fractions exports in volume terms. China accounted for 51.2% of exports, Japan for 16.4%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 5.8%. Together, these three destinations represented 73.4% 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 SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values reached their lowest point in 2019 at 503 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2018 at 3 669 thousand US dollars, showing a 7.3-fold variation between these years. In 2020, sesame oil and fractions shipments from SADC amounted to 3 057 thousand US dollars, marking a 507.6% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 86.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	451.1%	(86.3%)	507.6%	66.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, China, Japan, and the Netherlands were the principal destinations for SADC's sesame oil and fractions exports in value terms. China accounted for 55.1% of export value, Japan for 9.6%, and the Netherlands for 1.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 66.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sesame oil and fractions to SADC

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, SADC's sesame oil and fractions imports rebounded in 2020. Imports totaled 451 tonnes, marking a 34.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.9%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 336 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.6%)	(9.4%)	34.1%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports of sesame oil and fractions to SADC were not heavily concentrated among a few key suppliers. Portugal accounted for 24.8% of imports in volume terms, China for 18.2%, and India for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 49.0% 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 SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decrease, SADC's sesame oil and fractions imports showed growth in 2020. Imports were recorded at 1 069 thousand US dollars, representing a robust 23.7% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 4.6%, which equates to an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 864 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.3%)	(11.6%)	23.7%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017–2020 period, Portugal, China, and Singapore played notable but not dominant roles as suppliers of sesame oil and fractions to SADC in value terms. Portugal accounted for 15.6% of import value, China for 14.8%, and Singapore for 11.7%. Their combined share reached only 42.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io