Sesame seeds market in Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

The sesame seeds market in Uzbekistan demonstrated strong growth from 2018 to 2023, with total market volume rising from 7 582 t to 19 771 t. This represents an increase of over 160% across the six-year period, indicating a significant expansion in domestic consumption.

Market growth was particularly pronounced in 2019 and 2020, followed by continued increases through 2021. After a period of stabilization in 2022, volume surged again in 2023, reaching a new peak.

Production sesame seeds in Uzbekistan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

World map of production of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

Uzbekistan's sesame seeds production volume declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 12 774 tonnes of sesame seeds, which is 8.3% lower than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 112.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 28.6%. The highest production was recorded in 2019 at 13 924 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 59.3%.

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

Exports sesame seeds from Uzbekistan

Exports in kind, t

The sesame seeds export market showed volatility during the observed period. Exports varied significantly, with a 22-fold difference between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported 620 tonnes of sesame seeds, representing an 82.5% decrease compared to the previous year. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 547 tonnes, and the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 1 151.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Iraq were the key partners for Uzbekistan's sesame seeds exports in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 37.0% of exports, Kyrgyzstan for 21.4%, and Iraq for 21.1%. Together, these three countries represented 79.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 46-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan exported sesame seeds worth 813 thousand US dollars, a 70.8% drop from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 786 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 1 890.0%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, and Kazakhstan were the main markets for Uzbekistan's sesame seeds exports in value terms. Kyrgyzstan accounted for 33.3% of exports, Iraq for 26.2%, and Kazakhstan for 17.9%. Combined, these three countries made up 77.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports sesame seeds to Uzbekistan

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The sesame seeds import market experienced noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports reached their lowest volume in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 902-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan imported approximately 1 tonne of sesame seeds, indicating a sharp increase of 690.8% from 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.1 tonnes, and the largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 97.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Tajikistan formed the core of Uzbekistan's sesame seeds imports in volume terms. Afghanistan accounted for 38.9% of imports, Bangladesh for 24.4%, and Tajikistan for 16.6%. Together, these three countries represented 80.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2019 and reached a high in 2017, with a 137-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Uzbekistan imported sesame seeds worth 3 thousand US dollars, marking an increase of 589.8% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.5 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2018 at 94.7%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan were the top suppliers of sesame seeds to Uzbekistan in value terms. India accounted for 42.0% of imports, Bangladesh for 33.1%, and Afghanistan for 10.8%. Their combined share reached 85.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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