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Sesame oil and fractions market in Southern Asia

$Sesame oil and fractions market in Southern Asia$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sesame oil and fractions in Southern Asia fluctuated between 256.9 thousand tons and 292.3 thousand tons from 2018 to 2023. After a decline in 2019, the market recovered sharply in 2020 and then stabilized with minor variations through 2023.

Government policies aimed at boosting supply influenced the market. India announced plans in 2021 to increase sesame production to meet domestic and international demand. In 2023, the commissioning of a new sesame oil extraction facility in Myanmar expanded regional production capacity.

By 2024, favorable government initiatives in India supported sesame seed farmers and increased production. Consumer preferences shifted towards cold-pressed and organic sesame oil, driven by health-conscious trends, while manufacturers adopted advanced technologies like AI-based quality control and smart packaging for traceability.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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 2019, Southern Asia's production of sesame oil and fractions hit its lowest point at 256,000 tonnes, marking a 4.7% decline. However, production rebounded in 2020, reaching 288,000 tonnes—a 12.5% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, overall production grew by 11.5%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(4.7%)	12.5%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame oil and fractions from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of sesame oil and fractions from Southern Asia showed significant volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point came in 2019 at just 253 tonnes, representing an 80.3% drop. In contrast, 2020 saw a dramatic recovery, with exports surging to 1,275 tonnes—a 403.3% increase from 2019. The peak occurred in 2017, creating a 14.7-fold difference between the highest and lowest years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.4%)	(80.3%)	403.3%	(30.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and Asia, not elsewhere specified, were the leading markets for Southern Asia's sesame oil and fractions exports in volume terms, together accounting for 23.5% 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 Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Southern Asia's sesame oil and fractions exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled $3.183 million, down 28.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 67.4%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 31.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(51.2%)	(7.3%)	(28.1%)	(31.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Southern Asia's sesame oil and fractions exports in value terms were distributed across numerous countries. China accounted for 13.9% of export value, Asia, not elsewhere specified for 11.3%, and Switzerland for 0.8%. Together, these three markets represented just 26.0% 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 Southern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sesame oil and fractions to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Southern Asia's imports of sesame oil and fractions in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 921 tonnes, down 20.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 22.6%, averaging an 8.2% annual decline. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,677 tonnes, following a 40.9% increase that year. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 31.2% decline.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.9%	(31.2%)	(20.2%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Southern Asia's imports of sesame oil and fractions in volume terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Nigeria accounted for 7.3% of import volume, Singapore for 6.5%, and Turkey for 2.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 16.2% 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 Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values of sesame oil and fractions into Southern Asia showed notable volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak came in 2018 at $6.953 million, reflecting a 1.7-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports totaled $4.804 million, up 1.3% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 70.9%, while the steepest decline was in 2019 at 31.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.9%	(31.8%)	1.3%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of Southern Asia's sesame oil and fractions imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was highly dispersed. Nigeria accounted for 7.4% of import value, Singapore for 7.2%, and the United Arab Emirates for 3.2%. Together, these three countries formed just 17.8% of total import flows, with the remaining 82.2% spread across a wide range of other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io