Sesame Seeds Prices in South Africa
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (ZAR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 2.18 | 42.36 | ▼ 42.2% | ▼ 42.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in South Africa available is US$ 2.18 per kg (42.36 ZAR), down 42.2% year-on-year.
South Africa exported 83 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$313,959, ranking #65 out of 108 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Exports increased by 54.0% year-over-year, and the country is a net exporter of sesame seeds. The latest export unit value is US$2.1802 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in South Africa
South Africa exported 83 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$313,959, ranking #65 out of 108 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. Exports increased by 54.0% year-over-year, and the country is a net exporter of sesame seeds. The latest export unit value is US$2.1802 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, South Africa exported $314K (83.2 t) of sesame seeds▲ 54% YoY. That ranks #65 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data South Africa · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $314K | 83.2 t | $3.77 |
| 2023 | $203.8K | 55.3 t | $3.69 |
| 2022 | $261.8K | 100.8 t | $2.6 |
| 2021 | $168.7K | - | - |
| 2020 | $199.6K | 106.8 t | $1.87 |
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; harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.