Sesame Seeds Prices in Kenya
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (KES) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Farmgate | 0.87 | 121 | ▲ 20.8% | ▲ 20.8% | FAOSTAT Producer Prices |
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.16 | 161 | ▼ 11.9% | ▼ 11.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Kenya available is US$ 0.87 per kg (121 KES), up 20.8% year-on-year.
Kenya exported 1,655 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$1,921,781, ranking #35 among 108 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with production reaching 6,005 tonnes in 2024, a 57.2% increase year-on-year and ranking #44 globally. The latest farmgate price is US$0.8731 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Kenya
Kenya exported 1,655 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$1,921,781, ranking #35 among 108 global exporters and accounting for 0.1% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with production reaching 6,005 tonnes in 2024, a 57.2% increase year-on-year and ranking #44 globally. The latest farmgate price is US$0.8731 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Kenya exported $1.9M (1.7 kt) of sesame seeds▼ 25.1% YoY. That ranks #35 worldwide (0.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Kenya · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9M | 1.7 kt | $1.16 |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.9 kt | $1.32 |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.3 kt | $1.28 |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.3 kt | $1.4 |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 2.4 kt | $1.14 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Kenya produced 6 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▲ 57.2% YoY. It ranks #44 among producing countries (0.1% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
When is sesame seeds in season in Kenya? FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar
In Kenya, sesame seeds is mainly harvested in September, with the wider growing season running Year-round.
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.