Nov 22, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: United Kingdom – Sesame Oil – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights.
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the sesame oil market in the United Kingdom. In 2024, consumption declined to 3.6K tons, with a market value of $19M. The market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of +1.0% in volume and +1.1% in value until 2035, reaching 4K tons and $21M respectively. Mexico is the dominant import supplier, while the United States is the primary export destination. The analysis covers import and export volumes, values, and prices, highlighting key trading partners and price trends over an eleven-year period from 2013 to 2024.
Key Findings
UK sesame oil market is forecast to grow to 4K tons and $21M by 2035 at a CAGR of +1.0% and +1.1% respectivelyMarket consumption in 2024 was 3.6K tons, a decrease of -7.6% from the previous yearMexico is the largest import source, constituting 46% of total UK sesame oil imports by volumeThe United States is the main export destination, accounting for 36% of total UK sesame oil exports by volumeAverage import price rose to $5,666 per ton in 2024, while the average export price reached $8,353 per tonMarket Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for sesame oil in the UK, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.0% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 4K tons by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.1% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $21M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Sesame Oil
In 2024, the amount of sesame oil consumed in the UK declined to 3.6K tons, with a decrease of -7.6% compared with 2023. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +26.3% against 2022 indices. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at 4K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
The value of the sesame oil market in the UK fell to $19M in 2024, waning by -1.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $19M in 2023, and then fell modestly in the following year.
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Sesame Oil
In 2024, the amount of sesame oil imported into the UK contracted to 4.2K tons, waning by -8.7% on the previous year’s figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 4.9K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, sesame oil imports shrank slightly to $24M in 2024. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports increased by +17.6% against 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $24M in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports By Country
In 2024, Mexico (1.9K tons) constituted the largest sesame oil supplier to the UK, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, sesame oil imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (481 tons), fourfold. India (457 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.5% per year) and India (+6.9% per year).
In value terms, Mexico ($11M) constituted the largest supplier of sesame oil to the UK, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($3M), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.8% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico stood at +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.6% per year) and India (+7.7% per year).
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the average sesame oil import price amounted to $5,666 per ton, picking up by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($10,690 per ton), while the price for Somalia ($712 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+22.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Sesame Oil
Sesame oil exports from the UK declined to 639 tons in 2024, waning by -14.3% on 2023. In general, exports showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked at 929 tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, sesame oil exports declined to $5.3M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 21%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $6.2M. From 2021 to 2024, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports By Country
The United States (228 tons) was the main destination for sesame oil exports from the UK, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, sesame oil exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (105 tons), twofold. The Netherlands (92 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+4.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.3% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($2.3M) remains the key foreign market for sesame oil exports from the UK, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($665K), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at +7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+5.0% per year) and Germany (-7.3% per year).
Export Prices By Country
The average sesame oil export price stood at $8,353 per ton in 2024, surging by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($11,855 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($4,852 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.