Sesame Seeds Prices in Pakistan
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (PKR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.14 | 326 | ▼ 7.5% | ▼ 7.5% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Pakistan available is US$ 1.14 per kg (326 PKR), down 7.5% year-on-year.
Pakistan is the world's fourth largest exporter of sesame seeds, shipping 280,061 tonnes valued at US$345.7 million in 2024, which accounts for 11.6% of global exports despite a 16.6% year-on-year decline. The country produced 435,928 tonnes in 2024, ranking fifth globally and representing 6.2% of world output, with a notable 44.7% increase from the previous year. The latest export unit value is US$1.1424 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Pakistan
Pakistan is the world's fourth largest exporter of sesame seeds, shipping 280,061 tonnes valued at US$345.7 million in 2024, which accounts for 11.6% of global exports despite a 16.6% year-on-year decline. The country produced 435,928 tonnes in 2024, ranking fifth globally and representing 6.2% of world output, with a notable 44.7% increase from the previous year. The latest export unit value is US$1.1424 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Pakistan exported $345.7M (280.1 kt) of sesame seeds▼ 16.6% YoY. That ranks #4 worldwide (11.6% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Pakistan · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $345.7M | 280.1 kt | $1.23 |
| 2023 | $414.5M | 239.1 kt | $1.73 |
| 2022 | $146.1M | 96.4 kt | $1.52 |
| 2021 | $214.1M | 160.4 kt | $1.33 |
| 2020 | $39.6M | 32.8 kt | $1.21 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Pakistan produced 435.9 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▲ 44.7% YoY. It ranks #5 among producing countries (6.2% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
When is sesame seeds in season in Pakistan? FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar
In Pakistan, sesame seeds is mainly harvested in November, with the wider growing season running Oct–Nov.
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.