Sesame seeds market in Vietnam, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The sesame seeds market in Vietnam by volume expanded from 44 248 t in 2018 to 49 985 t in 2020. This growth was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened consumer focus on immunity and nutrition, boosting demand for healthy food products including nuts and plant-based milks that incorporate sesame seeds.

Market volume then contracted to 46 573 t in 2021 before rebounding sharply to 54 082 t in 2022. This recovery aligned with broader healthy consumption trends and the development of the food processing sector, which continued to promote nut-based products. Volume moderated to 50 084 t in 2023, a period when the overall nut segment sustained growth due to green consumption patterns and product innovation.

Production sesame seeds in Vietnam

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam ranked 28th globally in sesame seed production.

Top producers of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

World map of production of sesame seeds, 2017-2020

Vietnam's sesame seed production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 27 836 tonnes of sesame seeds, representing a 15.6% year-over-year increase. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 21 250 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 28.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Vietnam's sesame seed output was valued at 53 585 thousand US dollars, down 3.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 3.7%, with a CAGR of -1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 42 972 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 22.8%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 29.5%.

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

Exports sesame seeds from Vietnam

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 4 944 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 10 709 tonnes, representing a 2.2-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Vietnam's sesame seed exports totaled 10 709 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 91.8% year-over-year increase. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 28.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and South Korea were the main markets for Vietnam's sesame seed exports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 92.2% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Vietnam's sesame seed export value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 20 616 thousand US dollars, which is 59.9% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 59.9%, equating to a 16.9% annualized growth rate. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 997 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 22.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and South Korea accounted for the majority of Vietnam's sesame seed exports in value terms, while other markets represented a smaller share.

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

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

Imports sesame seeds to Vietnam

Imports in kind, t

Vietnam's sesame seed import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 32 858 tonnes, marking a 17.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 51.8%, with a CAGR of 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria (48.4% of import volume), India (29.1%), and Pakistan (6.1%) were the main sources of sesame seed imports to Vietnam, together accounting for 83.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Vietnam's sesame seed import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 65 000 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 10.5% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 82.4%, equating to a 22.2% annualized growth rate.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria (49.2% of import value), India (28.6%), and Pakistan (5.9%) led the structure of Vietnam's sesame seed imports in value terms, together representing 83.7% of total flows.

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

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