Europe: Sesame Seed Market 2024

Sesame Seed Market Size in Europe

The Europe sesame seed market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sesame Seed Production in Europe

In value terms, sesame seed production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Estonia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sesame seed production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sesame seed production in Estonia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Greece (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Estonia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Greece (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of sesame seed in Europe fell slightly to X tons per ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of sesame seed were harvested in Europe; leveling off at 2021 figures. The total harvested area indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sesame seed harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sesame Seed Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sesame seed, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed exports shrank to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the largest exporters of sesame seed, together constituting X% of total exports. Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sesame seed supplying countries in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Austria, Greece, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Croatia ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sesame Seed Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of sesame seed, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sesame seed imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the largest importers of sesame seed in Europe, together resulting at approx. X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons), the UK (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Greece ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Russia, Poland, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in the UK ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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