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Production of Sesame Seed in Kenya
Sesame Seed is categorized under FAO code 0289 - Sesame seed, and the data is presented accordingly.
Production overview
In 2023, Kenya ranked #47 globally for Sesame Seed production, contributing 0.05% to global output. Kenya's total production for Sesame Seed was 3,645 metric tons in 2023.
Production trend chart of Kenya Sesame Seed
Kenya's production of Sesame Seed has decreased by 65.8% over the past 5 years, dropping from 10,658 metric tons in 2019 to 3,645 metric tons in 2023.
The production data for Kenya Sesame Seed is collected from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The data is classified under the FAO code 0289 - Sesame seed, which represents a specific category within FAO's agricultural production database.
Please note that the FAO code grouping may not exactly align with Sesame Seed as defined in some markets, as the FAO may group products based on broader categories that include similar products.
Sesame Seed is categorized under HS code 120740 - Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2023, Kenya ranked #36 in global exports of Sesame Seed. Kenya accounts for approximately 0.09% of the total global export value of Sesame Seed, with an export value of 2,566,091 USD.
The top countries importing Sesame Seed from Kenya include World, Japan, India, Yemen, Malaysia.
Export trend
Kenya's export value of Sesame Seed has increased by 27.33% over the past 5 years, rising from 2,015,323 USD in 2019 to 2,566,091 USD in 2023.
The export data for Kenya Sesame Seed is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 120740 - Oil seeds; sesamum seeds, whether or not broken, which covers a specific classification for Sesame Seed and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Sesame Seed in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
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