Overview of Sesame Production in 2024

In 2024, the main production areas of sesame in China are concentrated in Henan, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangxi and Hebei provinces. Among them, Henan Province is the largest sesame producing area in China. Its climate and soil conditions are suitable for sesame growth, and its output ranks among the top in the country all year round. Hubei Province and Anhui Province are also important sesame production bases, especially Xiangyang in Hubei and Fuyang in Anhui, where the sesame planting area and output are considerable.

According to statistics in 2024, the total output of sesame in China is expected to reach about 600,000 tons, a slight increase from previous years. This increase is mainly due to the advancement of agricultural technology and the optimization of planting management, such as the promotion of high-yield and high-quality varieties, the improvement of planting technology, and the strengthening of pest and disease control. Despite this, China's sesame production still cannot fully meet domestic demand, so a large amount of sesame still needs to be imported from Africa, Southeast Asia and other regions every year, with an import volume of about 300,000 tons.

In terms of consumption, sesame is widely used in China, mainly in food processing, edible oil production and traditional condiment making. Products such as sesame oil, sesame paste and sesame paste are very popular among consumers, especially in the northern region, where sesame oil is an indispensable condiment in cooking. In addition, with the popularization of healthy eating concepts, sesame has gradually become an important part of healthy food because it is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, protein and various trace elements, and the market demand has grown steadily.

Overall, China's sesame industry will maintain stable growth in production, imports and consumption in 2024, but the gap between supply and demand will still exist. In the future, with the further promotion of agricultural technology and the optimization of planting structure, China's sesame industry is expected to achieve greater development.

In 2024, China's sesame imports showed volatile changes and remained at a high level overall, but the contradiction between supply and demand and market weakness led to continued pressure on prices. Data show that the cumulative import volume from January to July was about 647,300 tons, a year-on-year increase of 34.7%. The main source countries were African countries such as Niger, Tanzania and Togo, accounting for more than 80%11. In terms of monthly imports, imports in May were 86,000 tons (down 36% month-on-month), which dropped to 47,800 tons in June (down 45% month-on-month), and further decreased to 44,700 tons in July, but rebounded to 110,500 tons in September (up 40.69% month-on-month), indicating significant import fluctuations. In terms of prices, the average price of imported sesame continued to fall from 14,200 yuan/ton in May to 12,690 yuan/ton in September, with a cumulative decline of 10.7%, mainly due to weak terminal demand and high port inventory (such as Huangdao Port inventory has been maintained at 140,000-210,000 tons for a long time) 468. The annual external dependence is still high, but it has decreased from 66.81% in 2023. The domestic output is about 450,000 tons, and the supply and demand gap depends on imports 3. Overall, although the import volume has decreased temporarily, African countries are still the main suppliers, and the market is showing downward price pressure against the background of strong supply and weak demand.

As of 2024, global sesame production is mainly concentrated in Asia and Africa, and a few American countries also grow it. The following is an overview of the production of major sesame producing countries in the world in 2024 (data are estimated values):

1. Africa

Africa is the world's largest sesame producer, and the main producers include:

-Sudan: Sudan is the world's largest sesame producer, with an estimated production of about 500,000 tons in 2024. Its climatic conditions and vast planting area make it an important country for sesame exports.

Tanzania: Tanzania's sesame production ranks among the top in Africa, with an estimated production of about 300,000 tons in 2024. Sesame is one of the country's important cash crops.

Nigeria: Nigeria's sesame production is also increasing year by year, with an estimated production of about 600,000 tons in 2024, mainly for domestic consumption and export.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's sesame production is about 500,000 tons, and sesame is one of the country's important export agricultural products.

2. Asia

Asia is the world's second largest sesame producer, and the main producers include:

India: India is the world's second largest sesame producer, with an estimated production of about 800,000 tons in 2024. India's sesame is mainly used for domestic consumption and export.

China: China's sesame production is expected to be 600,000 tons in 2024, with the main production areas concentrated in Henan, Hubei, Anhui and other places. China is the world's major sesame consumer and importer.

Myanmar: Myanmar's sesame production has grown rapidly in recent years, with an estimated production of 400,000 tons in 2024, mainly exported to China and Japan.

Pakistan: Pakistan's sesame production is about 200,000 tons, mainly for domestic consumption and export.

3. Americas

The sesame production in the Americas is relatively small, and the main producers include:

Mexico: Mexico is the largest sesame producer in the Americas, with an estimated production of about 100,000 tons in 2024, mainly for export.

Guatemala: Guatemala's sesame production is about 50,000 tons, mainly exported to the United States and Europe.

4. Other regions

Turkey: Turkey's sesame production is about 30,000 tons, mainly for domestic consumption and export.

Middle East: The sesame production in the Middle East is relatively small, and it mainly relies on imports to meet demand.

Summary

The global total sesame production in 2024 is expected to be about 6 million tons, of which Africa accounts for more than 60%, Asia accounts for about 30%, and the Americas and other regions account for less than 10%. Sudan, India and China are the three major countries in the world's sesame production, while African countries occupy an important position in sesame exports. With the growth of global demand for healthy food, sesame cultivation and trade are expected to continue to expand. In this process, if you are interested in sesame cleaning machines, sesame production lines, and packaging machines, please contact our company.

(The above content is all forecast values, and the output of each region is subject to actual conditions)