Sesame Oil Prices in Japan
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (JPY) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 7.86 | 1,085 | ▲ 4.7% | ▲ 4.7% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame oil price in Japan available is US$ 7.86 per kg (1,085 JPY), up 4.7% year-on-year.
Japan is the leading global exporter of sesame oil, with exports totaling US$79,091,689 and 10,545 tonnes in 2024, accounting for 22.3% of worldwide exports and ranking #1 among 86 exporters. The country holds a net exporter position, with export values rising 15.5% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for sesame oil is US$7.8551 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame oil in Japan
Japan is the leading global exporter of sesame oil, with exports totaling US$79,091,689 and 10,545 tonnes in 2024, accounting for 22.3% of worldwide exports and ranking #1 among 86 exporters. The country holds a net exporter position, with export values rising 15.5% year-on-year. The latest export unit value for sesame oil is US$7.8551 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Japan exported $79.1M (10.5 kt) of sesame oil▲ 15.5% YoY. That ranks #1 worldwide (22.3% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top sesame oil exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Japan $79.1M · 22.3%
- #2 China $40.4M · 11.4%
- #3 India $39M · 11%
- #5 Netherlands $27.6M · 7.8%
- #6 Mexico $26.9M · 7.6%
Annual export data Japan · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.1M | 10.5 kt | $7.5 |
| 2023 | $68.5M | 9.5 kt | $7.19 |
| 2022 | $67.3M | 9.7 kt | $6.92 |
| 2021 | $70.6M | 10.1 kt | $7.02 |
| 2020 | $61.7M | 8.5 kt | $7.21 |
HS Code
sesame oil is traded under Harmonized System code 1515.50. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.