Sesame Seeds Prices in US
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Price (US$/lb) | Local (USD) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.86 | 0.84 | - | ▲ 12.2% | ▲ 12.2% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in US available is US$ 1.86 per kg (US$ 0.84 / lb), up 12.2% year-on-year.
In 2024, the US exported 8,536 tonnes of sesame seeds valued at US$14.1 million, ranking #19 among 108 global exporters and accounting for 0.5% of world exports. Export volumes increased by 53.4% year-on-year, and the US is a net exporter of sesame seeds. The latest export unit value is US$1.8552 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in US
In 2024, the US exported 8,536 tonnes of sesame seeds valued at US$14.1 million, ranking #19 among 108 global exporters and accounting for 0.5% of world exports. Export volumes increased by 53.4% year-on-year, and the US is a net exporter of sesame seeds. The latest export unit value is US$1.8552 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, US exported $14.1M (8.5 kt) of sesame seeds▲ 53.4% YoY. That ranks #19 worldwide (0.5% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data US · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.1M | 8.5 kt | $1.65 |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 4.9 kt | $1.86 |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 3.8 kt | $2.21 |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 12 kt | $1.54 |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 15 kt | $1.43 |
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.