Sesame Seeds Prices in Brazil
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (BRL) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.09 | 5.43 | ▼ 23.1% | ▼ 23.1% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Brazil available is US$ 1.09 per kg (5.43 BRL), down 23.1% year-on-year.
Brazil is the world's third largest exporter of sesame seeds, shipping 246,250 tonnes valued at US$347.8 million in 2024, which accounts for 11.7% of global exports and marks a 58.1% year-on-year increase. The country produced 399,400 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, ranking seventh globally and representing 5.7% of world output, with a 10.5% rise from the previous year. The latest export unit value is US$1.0863 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Brazil
Brazil is the world's third largest exporter of sesame seeds, shipping 246,250 tonnes valued at US$347.8 million in 2024, which accounts for 11.7% of global exports and marks a 58.1% year-on-year increase. The country produced 399,400 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, ranking seventh globally and representing 5.7% of world output, with a 10.5% rise from the previous year. The latest export unit value is US$1.0863 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Brazil exported $347.8M (246.2 kt) of sesame seeds▲ 58.1% YoY. That ranks #3 worldwide (11.7% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top sesame seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Brazil · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $347.8M | 246.2 kt | $1.41 |
| 2023 | $219.9M | 151.2 kt | $1.45 |
| 2022 | $58.2M | 42.4 kt | $1.37 |
| 2021 | $79.6M | 65.1 kt | $1.22 |
| 2020 | $70.3M | 72 kt | $0.98 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Brazil produced 399.4 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▲ 10.5% YoY. It ranks #7 among producing countries (5.7% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
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.