Sesame oil and fractions market in the Netherlands

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Dutch market for sesame oil and fractions experienced notable fluctuations. After a decline to 2 883 t in 2019, consumption stabilized in 2020 before surging by 25% to reach 3 662 t in 2021. This peak was followed by a sharp contraction of 21% in 2022, bringing the market volume down to 2 906 t, and a further slight decrease to 2 798 t in 2023.

The market contraction in 2022 coincided with broader supply disruptions for organic sunflower oil, which spurred interest in alternative vegetable oils such as sesame oil. Despite this potential demand stimulus, a severe drop in domestic production drove the overall market volume down by 21%.

By 2024, the Dutch food processing sector was handling large volumes of sustainable vegetable oils, with growing certification for sustainability. This industry-wide shift towards sustainable and organic oils provided a structural backdrop for the sesame oil market in the later years.

Production sesame oil and fractions in the Netherlands

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Top producers of sesame oil and fractions, 2017-2020

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

In the Netherlands, sesame oil and fractions production reached 3 088 tonnes in 2020, marking a 14.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 84.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 22.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.5%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 69.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production varied significantly, with a 2.1-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020. In 2020, the output of sesame oil and fractions was valued at 18 954 thousand US dollars in the Netherlands, representing a solid 17.5% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, at 3.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 88.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Netherlands in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports sesame oil and fractions from the Netherlands

Exports in kind, t

Sesame oil and fractions exports from the Netherlands have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 298 tonnes, which is 23.1% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 42.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy remained the main buyers of sesame oil and fractions from the Netherlands. Germany accounted for 32.4% of exports in kind, France for 18.3%, and Italy for 9.0%. Together, these three countries formed 59.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Sesame oil and fractions shipments from the Netherlands to abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 14 104 thousand US dollars, which is 26.5% above the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 65.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 18.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy formed the core group of markets for exports in value terms. Germany represented 30.6% of exports in value, France 18.3%, and Italy 7.8%. Together, they accounted for 56.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports sesame oil and fractions to the Netherlands

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In 2020, sesame oil and fractions shipments to the Netherlands from abroad totalled 2 138 tonnes, showing a modest gain of 4.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 16.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 4.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 16.4%, when imports peaked at 2 139 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Mexico, Singapore, and the United States—together absorbed 68.8% of total imports in kind of sesame oil and fractions to the Netherlands.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, sesame oil and fractions deliveries to the Netherlands were recorded at 11 528 thousand US dollars, marking a strong gain of 13.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 36.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 1.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 22.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Singapore, and the United States remained the principal suppliers of sesame oil and fractions to the Netherlands. Mexico accounted for 44.6% of imports in value terms, Singapore for 13.6%, and the United States for 6.4%. Together, they jointly accounted for 64.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

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