Sesame Seeds Prices in Lebanon
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (LBP) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 2.17 | 32,918 | ▼ 5.2% | ▼ 5.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Lebanon available is US$ 2.17 per kg (32,918 LBP), down 5.2% year-on-year.
Lebanon exported 600 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$1,302,976, ranking #43 among 108 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with production at 208 tonnes (world rank #60) and a yield of 0.48 t/ha. The latest export unit value is US$2.1726 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Lebanon
Lebanon exported 600 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$1,302,976, ranking #43 among 108 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter, with production at 208 tonnes (world rank #60) and a yield of 0.48 t/ha. The latest export unit value is US$2.1726 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Lebanon exported $1.3M (599.7 t) of sesame seeds▼ 65.6% YoY. That ranks #43 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Lebanon · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.3M | 599.7 t | $2.17 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.7 kt | $2.29 |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 668 t | $1.67 |
| 2021 | $420.7K | 249.2 t | $1.69 |
| 2020 | $410.4K | 244.4 t | $1.68 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Lebanon produced 207.8 t of sesame seeds in 2024▲ 0.2% YoY. It ranks #60 among producing countries (0% 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.