Sesame Seeds Prices in Iran
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (IRR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Farmgate | 2.12 | 105,840 | ▲ 15.6% | ▲ 15.6% | FAOSTAT Producer Prices |
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.97 | 98,250 | ▲ 0.3% | ▲ 0.3% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Iran available is US$ 2.12 per kg (105,840 IRR), up 15.6% year-on-year.
Iran exported 8 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2022, valued at US$16,508, ranking #94 among 117 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports, with a -4.1% year-on-year change. The country is a net exporter and produced 29,000 tonnes in 2024, ranking #27 globally and contributing 0.4% to world output. The latest farmgate generic price is US$2.1168 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Iran
Iran exported 8 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2022, valued at US$16,508, ranking #94 among 117 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports, with a -4.1% year-on-year change. The country is a net exporter and produced 29,000 tonnes in 2024, ranking #27 globally and contributing 0.4% to world output. The latest farmgate generic price is US$2.1168 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2022
In 2022, Iran exported $16.5K (8.4 t) of sesame seeds▼ 4.1% YoY. That ranks #94 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top sesame seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2022
- #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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Iran · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16.5K | 8.4 t | $1.97 |
| 2021 | $17.2K | 8.8 t | $1.96 |
| 2020 | $30.3K | 17.7 t | $1.71 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Iran produced 29 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▲ 0% YoY. It ranks #27 among producing countries (0.4% 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.