Europe Sesame Seed Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Rising Demand for Organic Sesame Seeds to Propel the Market Growth During the Forecast Period

Sesame seeds are an essential ingredient for the bakery sector and ethnic foods in Europe, where their demand is met through foreign supply. Currently, Germany and Greece represent the leading markets, however, countries such as Poland, France, and Italy, also have the potential for growth. The market in Europe benefitted from the increased demand from food manufacturers and bakers for use in products such as branded snacks and standard bakery items. 

Based on source, the demand for organic sesame seeds is significantly increasing. Sesame seeds are increasingly used during food preparation for a nutty flavour and crunchy texture. The oil extracted from sesame seeds is used to enhance the shelf life of packaged food products and is also used extensively in cosmetics. Organic sesame seeds are increasingly being preferred by the population as they reduce the health risks associated with the use of synthetic products with their pure and unadulterated nature. They are sustainably sourced using eco-friendly methods, and chemicals or pesticides are not utilised during their cultivation. The expanding presence of supermarkets/hypermarkets and the emergence of e-commerce are resulting in the immediate availability of organic sesame seeds. Additionally, the favourable trade regulations in Europe that facilitate the increased imports of sesame seeds from other regions are leading to the market expansion. Moreover, the rising vegan population in the region is resulting in the replacement of animal protein with more sustainable vegetable protein sources, such as organic sesame seeds, thereby aiding the Europe sesame seed market growth.

Rising Utilisation in the Food Sector to Drive the Market Growth of Sesame Seeds in Europe

The rising inclination of the population towards healthy ready-to-eat foods and the increasing use of sesame seeds as toppings in food products such as bread, hamburger buns, crackers, confectionery, and salads are aiding the Europe sesame seed market growth. Across the restaurants in Europe, sesame seeds are used in the traditional Mediterranean and Arabic foods like Tahini, Halva, and Hummus, and the increasing demand for these foreign ethnic foods in Europe is leading to the market development of sesame seeds. Sesame seeds possess several nutrients, such as they are a good source of fibre, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and other beneficial plant compounds. The growing awareness about the health benefits of sesame seeds, like the ability to control blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, support healthy bones and the immune system, and lower blood pressure, is leading to their increased consumption. The government regulations to keep a check on the levels of pesticides, contaminants, and microbiological criteria in certain foods for safe consumption are providing impetus to the market development. For instance, the Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 resulted in a temporary increase in emergency measures and physical checks for salmonella in sesame seeds from countries, such as Ethiopia, Sudan, and Nigeria, among others.  With key market players making increased efforts to offer sesame seeds of superior quality and meet the safety standards, the market is anticipated to witness a healthy growth over the forecast period.

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