Sesame Market Weekly Overview

The global sesame market showed mixed trends this week, with stable stocks in China, active bidding in South Korea, and winding down markets in West Africa. India continues to shift focus to black sesame due to better price incentives, while Brazil is enhancing its market position through quality initiatives.

China: Stable Sesame Stocks, Limited Buying Activity

China's sesame stocks at Qingdao Port remained stable at 260,000 MT, primarily from Burkina Faso, Togo, Niger, and Nigeria. Despite steady imports, buying activity remains slow, keeping stocks at consistent levels.

Top Sesame Suppliers to China:

• Niger: USD 1,63 per kg
• Pakistan: USD 1,27 per kg
• Tanzania: USD 1,54 per kg
• Mozambique: USD 1,54 per kg

India: Black Sesame Gains Popularity Due To Stable Prices

India's white sesame sowing is expected to decline significantly this summer, while black sesame cultivation may increase 2-3 times due to higher profitability.

Current Sesame Prices in India:

• Z Black Sesame: USD 3,60 per kg
• Natural Sortex White Sesame: USD 1,51 per kg
• 99-1 White Sesame: USD 1,39 per kg

India holds an estimated 15,000 MT of white sesame stocks, with low domestic consumption keeping prices stable.

South Korea: Successful Sesame Bidding

South Korea completed its 2025 TRQ National Trade 2nd bidding, allocating 5,000 MT of sesame:

• Burkina Faso: USD 1,618-1,628 per kg
• India: USD 1,618-1,628 per kg
• Nigeria: USD 1,618-1,628 per kg

The State Trade 2nd (P2) bidding also allocated 5,000 MT:

• India: USD 1,570,90-1,620 per kg
• Burkina Faso: USD 1,570,90-1,620 per kg
• Nigeria: USD 1,570,90-1,620 per kg

Comparison with Last Week: Key Changes

The global sesame market remains at a crossroads, with China's import activity and India's sowing patterns playing critical roles in shaping market trends. As the season winds down in West Africa, stakeholders are closely monitoring developments to gauge future market movements.





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