Sesame Seeds Prices in Zimbabwe
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (EUR) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.17 | 0.96 | ▲ 35.4% | ▲ 35.4% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the sesame seeds price in Zimbabwe available is US$ 1.17 per kg (0.96 EUR), up 35.4% year-on-year.
Zimbabwe exported 1,304 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$1.52 million, ranking 42nd among 108 exporters and accounting for 0.1% of global exports. The country produced 11,507 tonnes, placing 36th worldwide with 0.2% of global output. The latest export unit value is US$1.1689 per kg. Zimbabwe is a net exporter of sesame seeds.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - sesame seeds in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe exported 1,304 tonnes of sesame seeds in 2024, valued at US$1.52 million, ranking 42nd among 108 exporters and accounting for 0.1% of global exports. The country produced 11,507 tonnes, placing 36th worldwide with 0.2% of global output. The latest export unit value is US$1.1689 per kg. Zimbabwe is a net exporter of sesame seeds.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported $1.5M (1.3 kt) of sesame seeds▲ 1032.8% YoY. That ranks #42 worldwide (0.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
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 $268.2M · 9%
Annual export data Zimbabwe · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5M | 1.3 kt | $1.17 |
| 2023 | $134.6K | 155.9 t | $0.86 |
| 2022 | $121.1K | 100 t | $1.21 |
| 2021 | $147K | 136.5 t | $1.08 |
| 2020 | $200.7K | 219.7 t | $0.91 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Zimbabwe produced 11.5 kt of sesame seeds in 2024▼ 4.1% YoY. It ranks #36 among producing countries (0.2% 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.