Sesame seeds market in Niger

Earlier Report Observations

The sesame seeds market in Niger experienced significant volume fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. Initial growth to 97.2 thousand tons in 2019 was supported by increased export activity and rising international prices, which incentivized local producers to expand output. However, market volume dropped to 87.1 thousand tons in 2020, partly due to supply chain and logistical disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, even as heightened consumer interest in healthy ingredients provided some underlying demand support.

After a further slight decrease in 2021, the market recovered strongly to 103.8 thousand tons in 2022. This rebound was facilitated by efforts to strengthen the sector's structure, including promoting key 'locomotive' operators and improving market linkages to enhance the distribution of the harvest. Market volume then surged to 125.1 thousand tons in 2023, driven primarily by the launch of a new project explicitly aimed at boosting sesame production and competitiveness to meet growing international demand.

Production sesame seeds in Niger

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Niger ranked as the 14th largest producer of sesame seeds during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

World map of production of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2017 and the highest in 2019, showing a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Niger produced 88 189 tonnes of sesame seeds, marking a moderate decline of 9.7% compared to the previous year. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 97 699 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a substantial growth of 83.0%.

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

Exports sesame seeds from Niger

Exports in kind, t

Sesame seed exports from Niger have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 064 tonnes, representing a sharp uptick of 136.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 277.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 55.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria was the dominant market for Niger's sesame seed exports in volume terms, accounting for 74.6% of total flows, while other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values varied considerably, with the lowest point in 2018 and the highest in 2020, showing a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, sesame seed deliveries from Niger were valued at 394.8 thousand US dollars, indicating a rise of 79.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 137.8 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a decrease of 17.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, Nigeria was the key buyer of sesame seeds from Niger in value terms, taking 73.8% of total exports, while a diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports sesame seeds to Niger

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Niger's volume of sesame seed imports stood at 0.0 tonnes, which is 61.1% lower than the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China clearly dominated the list of suppliers of sesame seeds to Niger, accounting for 100.0% of total imports in volume terms.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Niger's sesame seed import volume was recorded at 0.0 thousand US dollars, down by 92.6% compared to 2018.

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

Over the period 2017–2020, virtually all imports of sesame seeds to Niger in value terms were associated with China, whose share reached 100.0% of total flows.

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

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