Organic Sesame Seed Market Size and Trends
The organic sesame seed Market size was valued at US$ 630.5 Mn in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 1,130.5 Mn by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% from 2023 to 2030.
Organic Sesame Seed Market Trends
- Focus on sustainable farming practices: Sustainable production of organic sesame seeds is an emerging trend, shaping supplier strategies. Environmentally friendly farming techniques like crop rotation, rainwater harvesting, intercropping, and conservation tillage are being adopted to improve soil health and ecosystem balance while reducing carbon footprint. Suppliers are partnering with farmers to provide training and resources on sustainable practices. Adoption of sustainability across the value chain enables suppliers to attract and retain environment-conscious consumers and food companies.
- For instance : according to data provided by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, the area under organic cultivation of sesame seeds in India grew by almost 25% between 2020-2022 as farmers switched to natural farming free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
- Traceability using blockchain technology: Blockchain-enabled traceability of organic sesame seeds from farm to finished products is gaining prominence. By providing tamper-proof data on every step of the supply chain, blockchain allows transparency regarding safe and sustainable practices. This helps build trust among consumers and business buyers regarding the organic origins of sesame. Incorporating blockchain to cost-effectively track sourcing, transportation and storage of sesame can emerge as a competitive edge for suppliers. For instance : According to data provided by the International Trade Center, organic food exports from developing countries grew at an average annual rate of 10-15% during 2018-2020.
- Clean label baked goods: The clean label movement is influencing trends in the bakery industry with demand for baked goods made from natural and minimally processed ingredients like organic sesame seeds. Sesame oil, roasted seeds and sesame flours are being used in breads, cakes, crackers, and others to reduce artificial additives and improve nutritional profile. Companies are launching lines of organic sesame-based mixes, doughs, and other clean label bakery products to tap this demand. Focusing on clean ingredients can drive adoption of organic sesame in baked foods. For instance : According to data provided by the United States Department of Agriculture USDA Economic Research Service shows that certified organic acreage dedicated to sesame seed production in the U.S. rose from 500 acres in 2014 to 2,000 acres in 2021.
- Surging popularity of online retail: Rising popularity of online retail is making organic sesame seeds more easily accessible to consumers. Leading online grocery delivery platforms allow customers to choose from a range of organic spices, seeds and oils including sesame. Social media and influencer marketing also help generate awareness about the benefits of organic sesame among digital native consumers. Suppliers must leverage e-commerce and social media presence to boost visibility and sales of organic sesame offerings.
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