ALL AGRI #Sesame Seeds Price

FARMERS have sold 2 million kilogrammes (kg) of sesame seeds, with the Zambezi Valley catchment leading both the production and sales volume of the crop since the marketing season commenced mid-last month. This surge in sales coincides with calls from contractors advocating for an increase in production of the crop to meet the growing demand from international markets, with countries like Turkey, India and China topping the list. Sesame is increasingly recognised as a key export commodity with the potential to generate substantial foreign currency for Zimbabwe.

Key Findings African sesame seed market driven by rising domestic demand Consumption growth trend expected to continue for the next ten years Market volume forecast to reach 2.8 million tons by 2035 Market value projected to hit $4.6 billion (nominal prices) by 2035 Volume growth to decelerate to a +0.8% CAGR while value grows at a +1.8% CAGR