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Sesame oil and fractions market in Syria

$Sesame oil and fractions market in Syria$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Syrian sesame oil market reached 3 778 t, supported by the presence of a major domestic vegetable oil producer in Hama that included sesame oil in its output and the entry of a new Russian supplier into the broader vegetable oils sector. The market volume then began a gradual decline, slipping to 3 505 t by 2020, a year in which the key domestic company reported substantial gross profits, indicating continued operational activity despite the shrinking market size.

A sharper contraction occurred from 2021, driven by steep price increases for vegetable oils stemming from a market structure with only five processing plants and a monopoly on oil imports held by just two individuals. This led to product scarcity and altered consumer behavior due to high costs, pushing the market volume down to 3 397 t in 2021 and further to 2 938 t by 2023, a period still characterized by heavy reliance on imports and concentrated control over sunflower oil supplies.

By 2024, a government-supported sesame oil processing project was initiated, highlighted as profitable due to rising demand and with a focus on workforce employment, representing a potential development for future domestic production capacity.

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 Syria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria 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 Syria

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

Syrian sesame oil and fractions production rebounded after two years of decline. In 2020, Syria produced 3,700 tonnes, marking a modest 2.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 11.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.1%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 3,600 tonnes, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 9.5% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	(5.3%)	2.8%	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame oil and fractions from Syria

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility during these years. Syria's exports of sesame oil and fractions reached a low of 26.4 tonnes in 2018 and peaked at 195.1 tonnes in 2020, representing a 7.4-fold difference. The 2020 figure was 365.8% higher than the previous year. The most substantial decline was recorded in 2018 at 15.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.1%)	58.6%	365.8%	84.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Sweden, and Lebanon were Syria's main buyers of sesame oil and fractions by volume. Bulgaria accounted for 35.0% of exports, Sweden for 13.3%, and Lebanon for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 55.9% of Syria's total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Syrian sesame oil and fractions exports grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached $220.8 thousand, an 81.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 389%, with a compound annual growth rate of 69.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.1%	136.8%	81.0%	69.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Syria's export value distribution was highly diversified. France led with 16.5% of exports, followed closely by Sweden at 16.4%, and the United Arab Emirates at 9.0%. These three countries together accounted for 41.9% of total export value, while the remaining 58.1% was spread across numerous smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sesame oil and fractions to Syria

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Syria's imports of sesame oil and fractions in kind showed complete dependence on Germany, which accounted for 100.0% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io