Ethiopia Sesame Export Research Report 2025-2034

Sesame is an annual upright herbaceous plant of the genus Sesame in the family Sesame. Sesame is widely distributed in tropical and temperate regions of the world between 40°S and 40°N. Since sesame seeds have a high oil content and are edible, they can be used for oil extraction, food processing, etc., or eaten directly. Sesame not only has high nutritional value, but also has important economic and medicinal value. It is a resource plant with great development potential. The sesame referred to in this report is sesame seeds.

Driven by the trend of healthy eating, the global sesame market is showing a steady growth trend. As consumers pay more attention to healthy eating, the market demand for sesame, a food rich in healthy fatty acids, antioxidants and nutrients, is continuing to rise.

The global sesame production is mainly concentrated in Africa and Asia. According to CRI analysis, Africa is the world's largest sesame producing region, ranking first in both planting area and output, accounting for about 60% of the world's output. Asia is the world's second largest sesame producing region, accounting for more than 30% of the world's output. Major sesame producing countries in Africa include Sudan and Tanzania. Major sesame producing countries in Asia include India, Myanmar and China.

Ethiopia is one of the largest sesame producers in Africa and the fourth largest sesame producer in the world. According to CRI analysis, sesame cultivation in Ethiopia is mainly concentrated in the northern and northwestern lowlands, and the main varieties include Humera, Gonde and Wellega.

Ethiopia's sesame is mainly exported to the international market. According to CRI analysis, Ethiopia's sesame exports reached US$298 million in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 26.8%. According to CRI analysis, the main export destinations of Ethiopian sesame include the Middle East and Southeast Asian countries.

The Middle Eastern countries mainly include Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Southeast Asian countries mainly include Vietnam, Singapore, etc. The top three export destinations of Ethiopian sesame from 2021 to 2024 are Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Israel is the largest importer of Ethiopian sesame, and the import volume has been increasing in recent years.

According to CRI analysis, the import sesame companies were mainly foreign trade companies and food production companies from Ethiopia between 2021 and 2024. The main exporters of Ethiopian sesame are local foreign trade companies.

Overall, Ethiopia's sesame production and export value have shown a trend of sustained growth. CRI predicts that with the continued growth of global demand for sesame and the improvement of Ethiopia's sesame planting area and technology, Ethiopia's sesame production and export volume are expected to further expand in the next few years.

Topics covered:

• The Import and Export of Sesame in Ethiopia (2021-2024)
• Total Export Volume and Percentage Change of Sesame in Ethiopia (2021-2024)
• Total Export Value and Percentage Change of Sesame in Ethiopia (2021-2024)
• Total Export Volume and Percentage Change of Sesame in Ethiopia (January-December 2024)
• Total Export Value and Percentage Change of Sesame in Ethiopia (January- December 2024)
• Average Export Price of Sesame in Ethiopia (2021-2024)
• Top 10 Export Destinations and Supply Volume of Ethiopia’s Sesame Export Market
• Top 10 Suppliers in the Export Market of Sesame in Ethiopia and Their Supply Volume
• Top 10 Buyers of Sesame in Ethiopia and Their Import Volumes
• How to Find International Distributors and International End Users of Sesame Exports in Ethiopia
• How Foreign Enterprises Enter the Sesame Market of Ethiopia
• Forecast for the Export of Sesame in Ethiopia (2025-2034)