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Sesame seeds market in Central African Republic

Sesame seeds market in Central African Republic

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Sesame seed production in the Central African Republic increased in 2018 and 2019, reaching 301 thousand tons, supported by local sector-structuring initiatives such as an agricultural cooperative project aimed at job creation and meeting growing domestic and international demand. Traditional sesame cultivation, particularly among the Gbaya people, with its cultural and food value, provided a stable foundation for output.

Output sharply fell to 180 thousand tons in 2020 due to a three-year conflict that severely disrupted agricultural activities and resource availability. Despite this, the 2020-2021 season saw expanded sesame cultivation, and stocks were rapidly depleted owing to strong global demand, creating positive prospects for market recovery.

Post-conflict production gradually recovered, reaching 197 thousand tons by 2023. This growth was underpinned by sustained worldwide demand for African sesame, especially from China, which imported large volumes, stimulating regional production. The global trend of increasing sesame use in food and cosmetic products further supported market dynamics.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Central African Republic
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic 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, 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. 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 Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 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 Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Central African Republic by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 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. 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 seeds in Central African Republic

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the Central African Republic ranked 9th globally in sesame seed production.

Top producers of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After increasing for two years, sesame seed production in the Central African Republic declined. In 2020, production fell to 180.0 K t, down 40.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 35.4%, averaging an annual decline of 13.6%. The highest production was recorded in 2019 at 301.4 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year4.0%4.0%(40.3%)(13.6%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports sesame seeds from Central African Republic

Exports in kind, t

Sesame seed exports from the Central African Republic grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 162.0 t, a sharp increase of 326.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 12 361.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 399.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2 510.8%12.0%326.3%399.5%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria was the primary destination for sesame seed exports in volume, accounting for 71.9% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of minor partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Sesame seed exports from the Central African Republic in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 16 608 US dollars, marking a significant increase of 125.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 2 064.3%, averaging an annualized rate of 178.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year483.8%64.6%125.2%178.7%
Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, the main destinations for sesame seed exports in value terms were Nigeria (55.1% of total value), India (22.9%), and Cameroon (22.0%). Together, these three countries accounted for 100.0% 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 Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sesame seeds to Central African Republic

Imports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon was the sole source of sesame seed imports in volume to the Central African Republic, representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central African Republic in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last yearn/an/an/a-
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Cameroon dominated the import structure in value terms, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central African Republic in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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