Sesame oil imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported sesame oil worth $4.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 475 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 668 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 368 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 312 t |
| 2017 | $837K | 225 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports sesame oil from
Most of the value came from Yemen (27%), India (13%), Sudan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 60% below the world average of $5.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia sesame oil imports (HS 1515.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1515.50: Vegetable oils: sesame oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sesame oil imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported sesame oil worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply sesame oil to Saudi Arabia?
Yemen was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (13%) and Sudan (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of sesame oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $5.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sesame oil to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $837 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 407%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sesame oil?
The HS code for sesame oil is subheading 1515.50. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1515 page.
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