Sesame Oil Prices in South Africa
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 3.01 | 58.47 | ▲ 159.9% | ▲ 159.9% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame oil price in South Africa available is US$ 3.01 per kg (58.47 ZAR), up 159.9% year-on-year.
South Africa exported 29 tonnes of sesame oil in 2024, valued at US$33,835, ranking #57 out of 86 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Exports increased by 81.4% year-on-year, and the country is a net exporter. The latest export unit value is US$3.0094 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame oil in South Africa
South Africa exported 29 tonnes of sesame oil in 2024, valued at US$33,835, ranking #57 out of 86 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Exports increased by 81.4% year-on-year, and the country is a net exporter. The latest export unit value is US$3.0094 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, South Africa exported $33.8K (29.2 t) of sesame oil▲ 81.4% YoY. That ranks #57 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top sesame oil exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Japan $79.1M · 22.3%
- #2 China $40.4M · 11.4%
- #3 India $39M · 11%
- #5 Netherlands $27.6M · 7.8%
- #6 Mexico $26.9M · 7.6%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.8K | 29.2 t | $1.16 |
| 2023 | $18.7K | 8.3 t | $2.24 |
| 2022 | $24.7K | 8.4 t | $2.93 |
| 2021 | $262.6K | 148.6 t | $1.77 |
| 2020 | $85.6K | 77.4 t | $1.11 |
HS Code
sesame oil is traded under Harmonized System code 1515.50. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.