Sesame Seeds Prices in Ghana
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (GHS) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.55 | 5.87 | ▼ 96.8% | ▼ 96.8% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Ghana available is US$ 0.55 per kg (5.87 GHS), down 96.8% year-on-year.
In 2023, Ghana exported 511 tonnes of sesame seeds valued at US$278,901, ranking #71 out of 120 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter of sesame seeds, though exports declined by 99.7% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.5459 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Ghana
In 2023, Ghana exported 511 tonnes of sesame seeds valued at US$278,901, ranking #71 out of 120 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter of sesame seeds, though exports declined by 99.7% year-on-year. The latest export unit value is US$0.5459 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Ghana exported $278.9K (510.9 t) of sesame seeds▼ 99.7% YoY. That ranks #71 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Ghana · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $278.9K | 510.9 t | $0.55 |
| 2022 | $93M | 5.4 kt | $17.23 |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 6.7 kt | $0.23 |
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; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.