Seoul, Korea – The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation has released the results of its recent tender for high-quality sesame seeds. The bidding process was conducted on August 8, 2024, and the results are now publicly available. This announcement marks a significant milestone for suppliers and stakeholders in the sesame industry, offering them a chance to review the successful bids and quantities awarded. Below are the detailed results of the tender:

P1 Tender Results (General Quality, PP Bag)

Item: Sesame seeds (1207.40-0000)

Bidding Quantity: 6,000 metric tons (MT)

Successful Bid Quantity: 6,000 MT

Arrival Date: October 4, 2024

Bidding Summary:

• Yoflip Agriculture (Pakistan): 600 MT at $1,668 per ton
• Space Trade (Pakistan): 600 MT at $1,689 per ton
• CS MRO (India): 900 MT at $1,722 per to
• Arizu Walk (Tanzania): 900 MT at $1,724 per ton
• Grainy (India): 900 MT at $1,724 per ton
• India Gro Co., Ltd. (Tanzania): 900 MT at $1,727 per ton
• Saladin (Pakistan): 900 MT at $1,730 per ton
• Salt Lance Co., Ltd. (India): 900 MT at $1,733 per ton

P2 Tender Results (General Quality, Palletized)

Item: Sesame seeds (1207.40-0000)

Bidding Quantity: 4,000 metric tons (MT)

Successful Bid Quantity: 4,000 MT

Arrival Date: October 25, 2024

Bidding Summary:

• The Hub Co., Ltd. (Pakistan): 225 MT at $1,755 per ton
• CS MRO (India): 450 MT at $1,777 per ton
• Salt Lance Co., Ltd. (India): 450 MT at $1,777 per ton
• Grainy (India): 450 MT at $1,777 per ton
• Pineta (Pakistan): 225 MT at $1,778 per ton
• Jupiter Co., Ltd. (Pakistan): 450 MT at $1,786 per ton
• Yoon International (Pakistan): 225 MT at $1,787 per ton
• Space Trade (Pakistan): 225 MT at $1,810 per ton
• Contra Products Co., Ltd. (India): 450 MT at $1,827 per ton
• Great Lakes Dry Season (Pakistan): 270 MT at $1,828 per ton
• Jaya Co., Ltd. (India): 450 MT at $1,830 per ton
• Green Star Co., Ltd. (India): 130 MT at $1,840 per ton

Closing Remarks

The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation's recent tender for sesame seeds has successfully concluded, awarding a total of 10,000 metric tons across two categories. The results reflect competitive bidding from a diverse group of international suppliers, ensuring high-quality sesame seeds for the Korean market. Stakeholders in the sesame trade should review these results carefully and prepare for the upcoming delivery dates in October 2024. This tender not only solidifies business relationships with the Corporation but also enhances the suppliers' presence in the vibrant Korean sesame market.