Sesame Seeds Prices in Nigeria
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (NGN) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Farmgate | 0.45 | 208 | n/a | n/a | FAOSTAT Producer Prices |
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.61 | 742 | ▲ 44.5% | ▲ 44.5% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Nigeria available is US$ 0.45 per kg (208 NGN).
Nigeria is the world's second-largest exporter of sesame seeds, with 2024 exports valued at US$414.3 million, accounting for 13.9% of global exports despite a 9.8% year-on-year decline. The country produced 450,000 tonnes in 2024, ranking fourth globally and representing 6.4% of world output. The latest farmgate price is US$0.4506 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Nigeria
Nigeria is the world's second-largest exporter of sesame seeds, with 2024 exports valued at US$414.3 million, accounting for 13.9% of global exports despite a 9.8% year-on-year decline. The country produced 450,000 tonnes in 2024, ranking fourth globally and representing 6.4% of world output. The latest farmgate price is US$0.4506 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Nigeria exported $414.3M of sesame seeds▼ 9.8% YoY. That ranks #2 worldwide (13.9% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Nigeria · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $414.3M | - | - |
| 2023 | $459.4M | 285.4 kt | $1.61 |
| 2022 | $331M | 297 kt | $1.11 |
| 2021 | $282.7M | 427.4 kt | $0.66 |
| 2020 | $300.4M | 248.1 kt | $1.21 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Nigeria produced 450 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▲ 0% YoY. It ranks #4 among producing countries (6.4% 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.