Sesame Seeds Prices in Cameroon
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (XAF) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.38 | 238 | ▼ 78.2% | ▼ 78.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Cameroon available is US$ 0.38 per kg (238 XAF), down 78.2% year-on-year.
Cameroon exported 57 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2021, valued at US$21,710, ranking #103 among 120 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. The country is a net exporter, with 2024 production reaching 75,000 tonnes, ranking #18 globally and representing 1.1% of world output. The latest export price is US$0.3808 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Cameroon
Cameroon exported 57 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2021, valued at US$21,710, ranking #103 among 120 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. The country is a net exporter, with 2024 production reaching 75,000 tonnes, ranking #18 globally and representing 1.1% of world output. The latest export price is US$0.3808 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2021
In 2021, Cameroon exported $21.7K (57 t) of sesame seeds▼ 69.7% YoY. That ranks #103 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top sesame seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2021
- #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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Cameroon · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $21.7K | 57 t | $0.38 |
| 2020 | $71.7K | 41.1 t | $1.75 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Cameroon produced 75 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▲ 7.1% YoY. It ranks #18 among producing countries (1.1% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
When is sesame seeds in season in Cameroon? FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar
In Cameroon, sesame seeds is mainly harvested in September and October.
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.