Sesame Seed Price in Nigeria Today: Naira per Kg, per Tonne and in US Dollars
Sesame is consistently among Nigeria's most valuable agricultural exports, and almost everyone quoting its price online is years out of date — some guides still cite pre-devaluation figures that are off by an order of magnitude. The price below is exchange-traded, cleaned sesame in naira per kilogram, updated each trading day, with per-tonne and US-dollar conversions computed at the current exchange rate.
Current Sesame Price in Nigeria
As of August 7, 2026, the exchange spot price of sesame in Nigeria is 2,300 NGN / kg, per AFEX.
Every Published Sesame Price Layer
| Country | Layer | Price | Source | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | exchange spot (daily) | 2,300 NGN / kg | AFEX | August 7, 2026 |
An export crop priced for the world market
Nigerian sesame is bought to leave: China dominates demand for oil crushing, with Japan, Turkey and Middle Eastern buyers paying premiums for clean, well-graded seed. That makes the US-dollar-per-tonne conversion the number exporters actually negotiate around — and it moves with the naira as much as with the seed itself.
Harvest runs roughly November to February across the middle belt and north. Quality tiers matter: whitish seed for food-grade buyers earns a premium over mixed or brownish seed destined for crushing, so treat the exchange price as the benchmark around which grade differentials are struck.
Sesame Price FAQ
What is the sesame price in Nigeria today?
As of August 7, 2026, the exchange spot price of sesame in Nigeria is 2,300 NGN / kg, per AFEX. Every figure on this page carries its source, cadence and as-of date.
How much is a tonne of sesame seed in Nigeria today?
The per-tonne figure in the conversion table above is today's exchange-traded per-kg price multiplied by one thousand, with a US-dollar equivalent at the current exchange rate. Export (FOB) contract prices add cleaning, bagging, logistics and margin on top.
Who buys Nigerian sesame seed?
China is by far the largest buyer, mostly for oil crushing, followed by Japan, Turkey and Middle Eastern markets. Export demand — not domestic consumption — sets the price direction.