Wood flooring, metal art handicraft, frozen fish, frozen chicken & duck, coffee, green coffee bean, vanilla bean, spices like cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamons, white & black pepper, tail pepper, long pepper, sesame seeds, coal
Organic food, fashion items
Organic butter, organic oil, cosmetic colorant, fragrance oil, essential oil
Seasonings, condiments, spices, organic foods, agricultural products
Coriander, popcorn, white beans, red beans, black beans, beans cranberry, mung beans, adzuki beans, green peas, yellow peas, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, amaranth, sesame seeds, quinoa, maca powder, yerba mate, dried prunes, raisins, peanuts, fruit purees, cornflour, yellow corn, soybeans, durum wheat, red shrimp, illex squid, hake hubbsi
Agricultural Commodities Especially Tea Ad Other Commodities Namely Coriander Seeds And Powder, Coffee Beans And Pepper
Caraway Seeds, Black Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Anise Seeds, Faba Beans, Splitted Faba Beans, White Kidney Beans, Marjoram, Sage Leaves, Frankincense, Golden Sesame Seeds, Hot Chili, Paprika Powder, Palm Pollen, Celery Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Hibiscus, Cumin Seeds
Ginger, sand ginger, fennel seed, cumin, corriander, dried chili
Garlic peel, turmeric powder, ginger powder, moringa leaf powder
Turmeric, Nutmeg, Sesame Cinnamon, Cloves, Ginger, Saffron, Cardamom, Cubeb, Secang Wood, Candlenut, Lemongrass, Kencur, Coriander, Coriander Seeds, Kluwek, Galangal, Star Anise, Pepper, Vanilla, Andaliman, Fennel, Bay Leaf , Tamarind, Cumin
Other Frozen Fishes Cashew Nuts Plastic Raw Materials Flax Seeds Sugar Sesame Seeds Sunflower Oil Printing Paper Milk Powder Tapioca Starch Fresh Tuna Fish Sunflower Seed Fresh Beef Mustard Seeds Olive Oil Canola Oil Palm Oil Plastic Carrier Bags Soybean Oil Wheat Turmeric Powder Soybean Meal Cumin Seeds Corn Meal Copper Plate Scrap Lentils Frozen Meat Soybean Meat And Bone Meal (MBM) Industrial Chemicals Maize Butter Soya Oil Chilli Powder Beans Frozen Cuttlefish Corn Starch Rice DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) Chickpeas Corn Oil Fresh Chicken Fresh Mackerel Fish Fresh Ginger Frozen Tuna Fish Black Tea Frozen Chicken Nitrile Disposable Gloves Animal & Cattle Feed Sesame Oil
Crude coconut oil, coconut oil, desiccated coconut, coconut milk, edible copra, white copra, black copra, coconut shell charcoal, ginger, betel nut, areca nut, candle nut, cinamon/cassia, mace, nutmeg, cloves, black peper, white peper.
Agriculture
Coconut sugar, cocofiber, cocopeat, coconut oil, briquette,
shallot, turmeric, ginger, pepper, cloves,
potato, tomato, carrot, cabbage, celery, scalion
Moringa Seeds Lentils Ghee Corn Turmeric Herbal Extracts Palm Oil Corn Starch Guar Gum Copper Scrap Butter Fresh Carrot Red Chilli Copper Plate Scrap Pepper Fresh Ginger Groundnuts Potato Starch Soybean Fresh Cauliflower Stevia Bamboo Products Chickpeas Sesame Seeds Mustard Oil Fresh Tomato Beans Mustard Seeds Fresh Lemon Rice Sorghum Coffee Beans Stainless Steel Bars Kidney Beans Plants & Plant Extracts Fresh Fruits Printing Paper Sugar Green Cardamom Honey Coconut Flour Plastic Scrap Cake Starch Packaging Items & Containers Tea Mango Sunflower Oil Cocoa Powder Groundnut Oil Tea Leaves Curry Leaves Coconut Flax Seeds Almonds Soaps & Detergents Chilli Powder Wheat Flour
Spices, Fisheries, Agriculture, Fruits, Vegetables
Fresh Squid Fresh Mahi Mahi Fish Fresh Crabs Indian Sweets & Namkeens Mango Frozen Fish Fresh Green Chilli Fresh Anchovy Fish Coffee Fresh Tilapia Fish Frozen Seafood Fresh Fruits Fresh Cassava Organic Fertilizers Fresh Sword Fish Frozen Avocado Orange Copra Curry Leaves Fresh Hake Fish Processed Food Cumin Seeds Fresh Ginger Garam Masala Fresh Tomato Fresh Salmon Fish Frozen Shrimps Non Basmati Rice Fresh Onion Thai Rice Coconut Shell Frozen Mackerel Fish Fresh Potato Passion Fruit Fish Maw Other Fresh Vegetables Fresh Prawns Fresh Octopus Fresh Lady Finger Milk & Milk Products Cardamom, Cinnamon Frozen Salmon Fish Frozen Lobsters Nutmegs Fresh Vegetables Sesame Seeds Avocado Frozen Squid Palmolien Oil Fresh Garlic Tapioca Starch Coconut Shell Charcoal Noodles & Pasta Dried Fish Herbal Extracts Long Grain Rice Rice Fresh King Fish Fresh Sardine Fish Sella Basmati Rice
Spices (ginger, tumeric, nutmeg, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, tamarind), coconut (cocopeat, cocofiber, coconut sugar organic, coconut charcoal briquette).
Oil Cooking
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.
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.
Exporters commonly deal in two broad sesame seed varieties, hulled & unhulled sesame seeds.
Hulled vs. Unhulled
Types of sesame seed types based on color:
Other varieties:
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.
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):
Source: IMARC
Top 5 Sesame Seeds Importing Countries:
Source: World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS)
Sesame Seeds Price Trend (Past Three Years):
Source: Tridge
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Whether you are looking for white sesame seeds buyers near you or foreign buyers of sesame seeds, here are the most effective methods:
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:
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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