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May-27-22
Buyer From Indonesia
Buyer Of Sesame Seeds   |   Soybean   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Fresh Squid   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Flax Seeds   |   Wheat   |   Peanuts   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Fruit Puree   |   Corn   |   Peas   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Corn Flour   |   Beans   |   Oil Seeds   |   Raisins   |   Chia Seeds   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Chickpeas
May-20-21
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Soybean Oil   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Coffee   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Oat   |   Peas   |   Flax Seeds   |   Pulses   |   Pepper   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Millet   |   Soybean   |   Kidney Beans   |   Grams   |   Lentils   |   Chickpeas   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Corn   |   Mango   |   Bitumen, Asphalt   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Avocado   |   Cranberry Gloves   |   Flour   |   Chia Seeds   |   Beans   |   Sunflower Seed
Apr-14-21
Buyer From Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Mar-05-24
Buyer From Estonia
Buyer Of Coriander Seeds   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Beans   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Pulses   |   Oil Seeds   |   Chia Seeds   |   Peanuts   |   Wheat   |   Corn   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Soybean   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Orange   |   Fresh Squid   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Peas   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Apple   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Pear   |   Fruit Puree   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Flax Seeds   |   Corn Flour   |   Raisins   |   Chickpeas
Mar-25-23
Buyer From Pakistan
Buyer Of Turmeric   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Figs   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Rice   |   Oil Seeds   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Fresh Potato   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Dried Flowers   |   Raisins   |   Pine Nuts   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Plant Roots & Tissues   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Herbs   |   Spices   |   Red Chilli   |   Fruit Seeds   |   Fresh Onion   |   Walnuts   |   Peppermint   |   Apricot   |   Dates   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Mint   |   Basmati Rice
Feb-22-24
Buyer From Canada
Buyer Of Raisins   |   Oil Seeds   |   Corn Flour   |   Orange   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Corn   |   Fresh Squid   |   Soybean   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Flax Seeds   |   Peanuts   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Chia Seeds   |   Beans   |   Peas   |   Pear   |   Fruit Puree   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Wheat   |   Chickpeas   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Apple   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Berries   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Sesame Seeds
Jan-18-23
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Peanuts   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Cloves   |   Spices Powder   |   Pulses   |   Turmeric   |   Cumin Powder   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Nutmegs   |   Spices   |   Grams   |   Green Cardamom   |   Pepper   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Saffron   |   Maize   |   Beans   |   Red Chilli   |   Other Spices Powder   |   Peas   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Mace   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Corn   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Kidney Beans   |   Lentils   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Mustard Seeds   |   Soybean Seeds   |   Soybean   |   Chickpeas   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Sunflower Seed
Nov-05-24
Buyer From United States
Buyer Of Beans   |   Peas   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Chickpeas   |   Berries   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Raisins   |   Pear   |   Soybean   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Flax Seeds   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Corn   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Orange   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Corn Flour   |   Wheat   |   Spices   |   Apple   |   Fruit Puree   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Fresh Lemon   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Fresh Squid   |   Oil Seeds   |   Chia Seeds   |   Peanuts
Nov-16-20
Buyer From United States
Oct-17-22
Buyer From United States
Buyer Of Chia Seeds   |   Peanuts   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Herbs   |   Spices Powder   |   Frozen Squid   |   Fruit Puree   |   Corn Flour   |   Flour   |   Frozen Seafood   |   Oil Seeds   |   Raisins   |   Wheat   |   Chickpeas   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Pulses   |   Beans   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Flax Seeds   |   Peas   |   Corn   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Frozen Hake Fish   |   Frozen Fish   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Soybean
Aug-21-24
Buyer From Jordan
Buyer Of Fresh Lemon   |   Raisins   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Chickpeas   |   Peanuts   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Peas   |   Oil Seeds   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Fresh or Chilled Seafood   |   Fresh Squid   |   Corn   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Pear   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Soybean   |   Flax Seeds   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Orange   |   Beans   |   Chia Seeds   |   Apple   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Grains & Cereals   |   Wheat   |   Corn Flour   |   Fruit Puree   |   Fresh or Chilled Fish   |   Sunflower Seed
Aug-11-23
Buyer From Guyana
Buyer Of Sunflower Seed   |   Fresh Hibiscus   |   Sage   |   Lemongrass   |   Plants & Plant Extracts   |   Hibiscus   |   Red Chilli   |   Dehydrated Onion   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Peppermint   |   Beans   |   Guava   |   Moringa Seeds   |   Dehydrated Fruits   |   Marjoram   |   Bay Leaf   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Star Anise   |   Spices   |   Fresh Flowers   |   Fenugreek Seeds   |   Caraway Seeds   |   Rosemary   |   Dehydrated Garlic   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Oregano   |   Thyme   |   Olives   |   Herbs   |   Senna
Aug-14-22
Buyer From Pakistan
Jul-08-21
Buyer From Pakistan
Jun-15-20
Buyer From Portugal
Buyer Of Beans   |   Fresh Squid   |   Quinoa Seeds   |   Corn   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Flax Seeds   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Corn Flour   |   Raisins   |   Peanuts   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Chia Seeds   |   Fresh Hake Fish   |   Peas   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Chickpeas   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Fruit Puree   |   Oil Seeds   |   Soybean   |   Amaranth Seeds   |   Wheat   |   Fresh Shrimps
Apr-09-21
Buyer From India
Dec-07-20
Buyer From Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian, Czech Republic
Dec-29-24
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Pulses   |   Live Birds & By Products   |   Teak Wood   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Fresh Flowers   |   Groundnuts   |   Fresh Garlic   |   Peas   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Oil Seeds   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Split Leather   |   Lentils   |   Chickpeas   |   Soybean   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Chilli Powder   |   Grams   |   Fresh Hibiscus   |   Sesame Oil   |   Hibiscus   |   Oil Seeds   |   Guar Gum   |   Tiger Nuts   |   Arabic Gum   |   Coconut Oil   |   Butter   |   Red Chilli   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Shea Butter   |   Dried Flowers   |   Palm Oil   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Soybean Oil
Nov-30-22
Buyer From India
Jul-10-23
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Rape Seed   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Palm Oil   |   Red Chilli   |   Coffee Beans   |   Spices   |   Beans   |   Niger Seeds   |   Caraway Seeds   |   Basmati Rice   |   Kidney Beans   |   Nutmegs   |   Wheat   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Rice   |   Apple   |   Soybean Oil   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Lentils   |   Maize   |   Pepper   |   Chia Seeds   |   Peanuts   |   Cloves   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Sunflower Seed   |   Dry Fruits & Nuts   |   Canola Seeds   |   Corn   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Chickpeas   |   Pulses   |   Pigeon Peas   |   Flax Seeds   |   Betel nut   |   Turmeric   |   Soybean   |   Fennel Seeds   |   Grams   |   Millet   |   Coriander Seeds   |   Tamarind Seed   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Dried Vegetables   |   Avocado   |   Green Cardamom   |   Grains & Cereals
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Sesame Seeds: The World’s Oldest Oilseed Powering Modern Export Markets

Sesame seeds are the oldest cultivated oilseeds. Serving as one of the most valuable agricultural commodities today, these powerhouses of taste and nutrition have been a vital part of global culinary traditions for many centuries.  In fact, their rich history dates back to ancient civilizations like Egyptians, Assyrians, and Babylonians. Around 5,000 years ago, the Chinese people used sesame seeds to create ink blocks. While in ancient Egypt, they were used as grain flour. These tiny yet popular seeds also have symbolic importance in several cultures. They even symbolize abundance and longevity in some Asian cultures. Talking about their role in the current global trade landscape, they continue to hold strong relevance due to their consistently rising demand across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. International sesame seeds buyers actively look for suppliers who can offer the best quality sesame seeds at a competitive price.



Understanding the Global Demand for Sesame Seeds in the Trade Business

As mentioned earlier, sesame seeds are one of the highly demanded commodities. It is because of their nutritional profile, shelf stability, and versatile applications across food, oil, and health industries. Do you know that sesame seeds come packed with protein, essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and healthy fats? Besides, more consumers are today becoming aware of these health benefits of sesame seeds, which is further adding to the demand. The globalization of food culture and increasing preference for sesame-based products also play a key role. It is important to note that Indian sesame seeds are quite popular in international markets due to their superior quality, varieties, well-established agricultural and supply chain infrastructure (especially in Indian states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh), and of course, competitive pricing. 

Moreover, the strategic location and well-connected ports of India help facilitate bulk sesame seeds exports to other countries.As per FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), India, Myanmar, Sudan, Tanzania, and China are the five leading producers of sesame seeds, accounting for over 75% of the global production. As a supplier or exporter, you need to understand who the major sesame seed importers are. These typically include large-scale food processors who use sesame seeds in bakery, confectionery, sauces, and snack formulations; cosmetic and personal care brands that value the skin benefits of sesame; organic product distributors sourcing non-GMO and pesticide-free seeds; and retail importers catering to health-conscious consumers.



Key Sesame Seeds Varieties & Export Potential Markets

Exporters commonly deal in two broad sesame seed varieties, hulled & unhulled sesame seeds.


Hulled vs. Unhulled

AspectHulled Sesame SeedsUnhulled Sesame Seeds
DefinitionThe outer hull (seed coat) is removedThe outer hull is intact
ColorLighter in color (usually white or off-white)Darker in color (usually beige or light brown)
TextureSmoother & softerCrunchier due to the seed coat
TasteMilder, slightly nutty flavorStronger, slightly bitter or earthy taste
Nutritional ContentLower in fiber (due to hull removal) but still nutritiousHigher in fiber, calcium, and certain minerals from the hull
Oil YieldSlightly lower oil content than unhulledHigher oil yield due to intact hull
ProcessingRequires soaking and dehullingMinimal processing; often used as-is
UsesBakery products, tahini (for smoother texture), confectioneryGarnishing, snacks, health foods, oil extraction
Shelf LifeSlightly shorter (due to hull removal)Longer (hull offers natural protection)


Types of sesame seed types based on color:

  • White sesame: Popular for its mild and nutty flavor
  • Black sesame: Used in traditional cuisines & health-conscious markets
  • Brown sesame: A less common variety with a bolder flavor
  • Red sesame: Known for its unique flavor & color
  • Golden sesame: Often used to garnish sweets & savory snacks


Other varieties:

  • Organic sesame seeds: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
  • Roasted or toasted sesame: Lightly browned in a dry skillet or oven


Some sesame seed exporters also deal in related commodities. These interconnected product categories offer cross-selling opportunities, enabling suppliers to diversify their offerings and expand their market reach. Here are some popular and in-demand related product categories that you can explore for greater profitability.

Exporters should also know the quality and compliance expectations, especially when targeting premium markets. Sesame seeds importers or buyers focus on moisture content, uniformity, purity, and absence of contaminants. Besides, it is better to ensure compliance with food safety standards (such as ISO, HACCP, and other organic certifications) and maintain packaging quality to protect shelf life during transit.  



Key Market Insights: What Sesame Seeds Exporters Should Know

Here are the key market insights that every exporter or supplier should know to make well-informed decisions and grow their export business.


Global Market Size (2024):

MetricValue
Global Market Size (2024)USD 7.4 Billion
Expected Market Size (2033)USD 9.0 Billion
CAGR (2025-2033)2.16%

Source: IMARC



Top 5 Sesame Seeds Importing Countries:

RankCountry NameImport Value (USD thousand)Quantity (kg)Reason
1China1,527,618.29912,815,000Huge food-ingredient demand (sesame oil, sauces, bakery); very large population; limited domestic production
2Turkey486,094.63254,788,000Culinary staple (breads, tahini); growing confectionery use; solid processing sector
3Japan321,850.48176,126,000Cultural demand for sesame in cooking and condiments; high per-capita usage
4European Union274,294.17119,679,000Gaining popularity in health foods, bakery, tahini; rising plant-based product trends
5India205,222.46124,977,000Healthy-snack & oil industries; spice blend demand; booming natural food sector

Source: World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS)


Sesame Seeds Price Trend (Past Three Years):

YearPrice Range (USD/kg)
2022$1.15 – $2.00
2023$1.46 – $2.30
2024$1.24 – $2.37

Source: Tridge


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How to Find Buyers for Sesame Seeds?

Whether you are looking for white sesame seeds buyers near you or foreign buyers of sesame seeds, here are the most effective methods:

  • The most reliable way is to list your products on B2B platforms like go4WorldBusiness. You can easily get a list of verified sesame seeds buyers.

  • To meet your potential natural sesame seeds buyers in person, participate in agri-export or food trade fairs. Some of the top events of the sesame trade are Gulfood (UAE), Anuga (Germany), BIOFACH (Germany), and the World Sesame & Peanut Conference. 

  • Engage with export agencies and sesame-focused commodity boards in your country.

  • Use trade forums and Linkedin to reach out to procurement managers, import agencies, and food processors. 

  • Participate in sesame or agri-export forums, Facebook groups, and other related communities for discussions where buyers post requirements. 



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Who buys sesame seeds in the world?

Major sesame seeds buyers are:

China

Turkey

Japan

European Union

India


2. What is the price of sesame seeds per kg?

Though it may vary based on several factors, the average sesame seeds 1 kg price ranges from $1.10 to $2.50.


3. Who is the largest consumer of sesame seeds?

China is the largest consumer of sesame seeds, followed by Japan and Turkey (because of their extensive use in culinary and oil extraction industries).


4. Who is the largest exporter of sesame seeds?

India is the largest exporter of sesame seeds, followed by Ethiopia, Sudan, and Nigeria. 


5. How to check the quality of sesame seeds?

To check the quality of sesame seeds, consider tests for the following factors:

  • Purity (commonly 99.95% or 99.97%)
  • Oil Content (minimum 48-52%)
  • Color: When sourcing black sesame seeds, choose pitch black over dark brown as they indicate superior quality.
  • Moisture Level (maximum 6%)
  • Absence of foreign matter or adulteration


6. Is sesame seeds export business profitable?

Yes, the sesame seeds export business can be highly profitable, especially for countries like India that have strong production capacity, competitive pricing, and access to both seed and oil export markets. The global sesame seeds market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.16%, reaching approximately USD 9.0 billion by 2033, up from USD 7.4 billion in 2024. This upward trend presents a strong opportunity for exporters.


7. What is the HS code for sesame seeds?

120740 is the HS code for sesame seeds (applicable for both natural and hulled variants).


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