Sesame Seeds Prices in Ethiopia
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ETB) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Farmgate | 0.74 | 40.12 | ▼ 0.7% | ▼ 0.7% | FAOSTAT Producer Prices |
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.88 | 102 | ▲ 11.1% | ▲ 11.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Ethiopia available is US$ 0.74 per kg (40.12 ETB), down 0.7% year-on-year.
Ethiopia exported 123,755 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2023, valued at US$233.2 million, ranking fourth among 120 global exporters and accounting for 7.7% of world exports, with a 27.7% year-on-year increase. The country produced 435,456 tonnes in 2024, holding the sixth position globally and representing 6.2% of world output, though production declined by 2.4% year-on-year. The latest farmgate generic price is US$0.7394 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported 123,755 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2023, valued at US$233.2 million, ranking fourth among 120 global exporters and accounting for 7.7% of world exports, with a 27.7% year-on-year increase. The country produced 435,456 tonnes in 2024, holding the sixth position globally and representing 6.2% of world output, though production declined by 2.4% year-on-year. The latest farmgate generic price is US$0.7394 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Ethiopia exported $233.2M (123.8 kt) of sesame seeds▲ 27.7% YoY. That ranks #4 worldwide (7.7% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top sesame seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 India $497.3M · 16.7%
- #2 Nigeria $414.3M · 13.9%
- #3 Brazil $347.8M · 11.7%
- #4 Pakistan $345.7M · 11.6%
- #5 Tanzania $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Ethiopia · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $233.2M | 123.8 kt | $1.88 |
| 2022 | $182.6M | 107.7 kt | $1.7 |
| 2021 | $286M | 185.5 kt | $1.54 |
| 2020 | $362.7M | 247.5 kt | $1.47 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Ethiopia produced 435.5 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▼ 2.4% YoY. It ranks #6 among producing countries (6.2% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
When is sesame seeds in season in Ethiopia? FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar
In Ethiopia, sesame seeds is mainly harvested in October, with the wider growing season running Jul–Dec.
HS Code
sesame seeds is traded under Harmonized System code 1207.40. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO); harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.