How much sesame seed does Niger produce and export?
Niger is the nullth largest producer of sesame seed: 141,025 tonnes in 2024, 2.1% of the world's 6.7 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $576 million in 2024, 7.3% of world exports of sesame seed (HS 1207) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 89% of its sesame seed exports by value.
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Niger's sesame seed production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141,025 tonnes | 2.1% | +9.8% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Niger's sesame seed exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $576 million | 7.3% | 352,721 t | $1,633 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1207 (Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits).
Where Niger's sesame seed goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Niger's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $515M | 89% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $38M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $17M | 2.9% |
| Other Asia, nes | $3M | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $2M | 0.3% |
How much sesame seed Niger uses
Niger's domestic supply of sesame seed was 100 thousand tonnes in 2023, 2.1% of the world's. Food supply was 3.4 kg per person a year, 4th highest of 109 countries with a million or more people. It produced 100% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Sesame seed". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
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