Sesame Seeds Prices in Malawi
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (MWK) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 4.27 | 4,402 | ▲ 289.0% | ▲ 289.0% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Malawi available is US$ 4.27 per kg (4,402 MWK), up 289.0% year-on-year.
Malawi exported 1,703 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$7.27 million, ranking #23 among 108 global exporters and accounting for 0.2% of world exports, with a 23.6% year-on-year increase. The country produced 10,934 tonnes, ranking #37 globally and representing 0.2% of world output, with a 12.9% rise from the previous year. The latest export unit value is US$4.2703 per kg. Malawi is a net exporter of sesame seeds.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Malawi
Malawi exported 1,703 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$7.27 million, ranking #23 among 108 global exporters and accounting for 0.2% of world exports, with a 23.6% year-on-year increase. The country produced 10,934 tonnes, ranking #37 globally and representing 0.2% of world output, with a 12.9% rise from the previous year. The latest export unit value is US$4.2703 per kg. Malawi is a net exporter of sesame seeds.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Malawi exported $7.3M (1.7 kt) of sesame seeds▲ 23.6% YoY. That ranks #23 worldwide (0.2% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Malawi · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | 1.7 kt | $4.27 |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 5.4 kt | $1.1 |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 3.1 kt | $0.92 |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 888.9 t | $4.27 |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 484.4 t | $5.79 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Malawi produced 10.9 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▲ 12.9% YoY. It ranks #37 among producing countries (0.2% 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.