Corn starch, potato starch, red pepper flakes, barley, sodium bicarbonate, sweet paprika peppers, paprika chilli, lemon salt, extra fine salt, table salt, cinnamon powder, brown raisins, sesame, fenugreek powder, celery leaves, garlic powder, granulated garlic, icing sugar, sugar (brown), red lentil, green lentil, mustard seeds, pepper, nuts, dried fruits
Food grains, pulses, herbs, herbal products, super grains, chia, quinoa, rice, coconut sugar, palm sugar, palm jaggery, quinoa, millets, natural honey, herbal teas, flower teas, amaranth, spices, flax seeds, , , cold pressed coconut oil, cold pressed sesame oil, nigella oil
Beans & Nuts: Thai Betel Nuts, Green Moong Dal, Black Matpe, Red Kidney Beans, Peanut, Toor Dal, Chick Peas, Spices & Herbs: Ginger, Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Black Pepper, Cassia, Gamboge, Lotus Pollen , Sago Seeds, Tapioca Starch, Damar Batu, Canned Pineapple
Almond nuts, black pepper, honey, walnuts, cashew nuts, corn meal, fish meal, soybean meal, black raisins, golden raisins fresh garlic, fresh ginger, red chilli, okra, golden linseeds, green cardamom, green lentils, groundnuts, macadamia nuts, madagascar clove, red onions, sesame seeds, soybean meal, soybean seeds, pistachio, sisal fiber, vanilla beans, green asparagus, white pepper, yellow corn, kidney beans, red beans, speckled beans, white beans, corn oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil, arabica coffee, robusta coffee, arowana fish, black tiger shrimp, chia seeds, chickpeas, dry anchovy, dry mango powder, fertile duck eggs, fresh color capsicums, fresh brown eggs, fresh brown eggs, fresh habanero peppers, fennel seed, tea, hatching finch eggs, sunflower seeds, ox cow gallstones, fresh onions, black pepper, yellow corn, a4 paper, aluminum scrap, hms, used rails, copper scrap, copper cathode, coltan, natural hazelnut kernels, alternator and motor scrap, iron ore
Herbs and spices such as, oregano, rosemary cut and whole leaves, thyme, sage, sumac, laurel ( bay ) leaves, basil, parsley, mint, red pepper crushed(hot and sweet), cictus, zahtar, spice condiments, licorice root, dried apples
Moringa tea, mullangi tea, crystals, herbal tea, sage, clothing, oils, incense
Essential oils like sandal wood oil, vetiver oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, fenugreek oil, tea tree oil, rose marry oil, frankincense oil, nutmeg oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and essential oils and hydrosols
Vegetable oils, carrier oils, organic, essential oils, hydrosols
Essential oils like sandal wood oil, vetiver oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, fenugreek oil, tea tree oil, rose marry oil, frankincense oil, nutmeg oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and essential oils and hydrosols
Essential oils like sandal wood oil, vetiver oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, fenugreek oil, tea tree oil, rose marry oil, frankincense oil, nutmeg oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and essential oils and hydrosols
Essential oils like sandal wood oil, vetiver oil, garlic oil, ginger oil, fenugreek oil, tea tree oil, rose marry oil, frankincense oil, nutmeg oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, and essential oils and hydrosols
Oleoresin, black pepper, turmeric, clove, nutmeg, dehydrated garlic granules, garlic powder, sesame, cumin, coriander, yellow peas, green peas, millet, guar gum, psyllium husk, peanut, raisin, spices, capsicum oleoresin, paprika oleoresin, onion powder, dry red chilli, cassia, cinnamon, tamarind, wheat, oats, potato flakes, french fries, pigeon peas, green mung, red kidney beans, desiccated coconut, black pepper spent, black pepper pinhead, mustard seeds, chickpeas, ascorbic acid, soybean, soybean meal, yellow corn, flavour, peanut butter, butter, ghee, almond , breakfast cereals, frozen vegetables, essential oil
Agriculture crops & seeds:
white and black sesame peanuts raw cashew cahew nut sugarcane, red hibiscus arabic gum seyal gum
fresh dry dates: ajwa majdool sufri sagai safawi khalas khudri, mabroum sukkari
livestock skin and horn
Sesame seed, coriander seed, dil seeds, red chilies, rice, mastard seeds, basmati rice, irri 6, super kernal basmati, toor daal, mandarin, wheat, wheat bran, red chilli, safi, suduri, supari, kajal, balck pepper, yellow corn, pine nut shelled
Pulses and oil seed such as crimson lentil, eston lentil, laird eston, red split lentil, richlea, cranberry, red kidney beans (dark and light), chickpea, split chickpea, kabuli, mustard seed, canary seed, flax seed, and sunflower seed
Rice, beans, cassava (manioc, tapioca), cashews nuts, cocoa beans, wheat, grains, palm products, processed & packaged food products, sesame, groundnuts, gum arabic, kolanut, maize (corn), sorghum, soybeans, moringa, sayos pepper and yams, cotton, wool, wood products, rubber, and hides and skins
Honey, Avocados, Mangoes, Coffee, Cacao, Sesame Seeds, Cashew Nuts, Maize, Sugar, Sesame Oil, Avocado Oil, Pineapples, Strawberries, Coconuts, Passion Fruits, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Kales, Spinach, Ginger, Garlic, Dried Mangoes, Dried Pineapples, Dried Strawberries, Dried Coconuts, Dried Passion Fruits, Frankincense, Bitumen, Clinker, Gypsum Lump, Gypsum Powder, Salt, Port Logistics Safety Equipment , Mechanical Engines
Timber, cocoa beans, coffee beans, dry fruits, sesame seeds, tea leaves, cashew nuts, ground nuts, african tropical fruits, palm oil, cassava, arrow roots, french beans, tree tomatoes, passion fruits, avocados, macadamia nuts, mango, paprika, coriander and flowers
Rice, beans, cassava (manioc, tapioca), cashews nuts, cocoa beans, wheat, grains, palm products, processed & packaged food products, sesame, groundnuts, gum arabic, kolanut, maize (corn), sorghum, soybeans, moringa, sayos pepper and yams, cotton, wool, wood products, rubber, and hides and skins
Raw cashew nut, soya bean, sesame, green moong, chickpeas, pigeon peas, black pepper, cardamom, sunflower meal, rice bran, crude glycerine, refined glycerine, cooking oil
Coconut coir, coconut fiber, coconut peat, and coconuts
Crude and refined sunflower edible oils, crude and refined soybean oil, cp 8 and cp 10 palm oil, corn oil, extra virgin olive oil, refined sesame, refined peanut, frozen chicken in pieces such as (paws, legs, whole and half wings, breast, whole legs, chicken thighs, offal, other food products of wheat, corn, beans, avocado
Natural zeolite 200 mesh , 60 150 mesh, pellet size, bentonite 200 mesh , 60 150 mesh, pellet size
Fertile chicken eggs, ostriches, bees wax, cotton seed cake, cumin seeds, fresh lemon, fresh red onion, fish meal, unsalted butter, sesame seeds, used vegetable oil, sugar, refined sunflower oil, olive oil, potato, popcorn, yellow maize
Raw jute fiber, jute products, jute twine, binola jute sacks, cees jute sacks, jute webbing tapes, jute drawstring bags, jute hessian cloth, jute hessian bag, jute yarn, jute rope, jute felt, jute filasse, jute sliver, carpet backing cloth, jute sacking cloth, potato flakes, mustard seeds, sesame seed, sesame oil, black cumin oil, yellow maize, rice bran oil, oil meal, coriander seeds, shelled peanuts, genuine leather, red chili powder, handmade terracotta clay tiles, grass broom raw material, coconut broom sticks
Raw jute fiber, jute products, jute twine, binola jute sacks, cees jute sacks, jute webbing tapes, jute drawstring bags, jute hessian cloth, jute hessian bag, jute yarn, jute rope, jute felt, jute filasse, jute sliver, carpet backing cloth, jute sacking cloth, potato flakes, mustard seeds, sesame seed, sesame oil, black cumin oil, yellow maize, rice bran oil, oil meal, coriander seeds, shelled peanuts, genuine leather, red chili powder, handmade terracotta clay tiles, grass broom raw material, coconut broom sticks
Sugar free tablets, sugar free sweet masala tea premix, stevia.
Polyester yarn and fabric weaving, worsted, tricot, curtain, armchair, office chair cover, car seat cover, carpet pile, warp and weft, travel blankets (aty 300 3000 denier), agriculture product such as persian rice, lentils, red beans, black eyed peas, cooking oils, cubed sugar and rock candy, tile and ceramic certified under sacmi.
Nigerian gmelina wood chips, suitable for mdf & paper, nigerian activated carbon, made from palm kernel shells, copper cathode 99.99% lme standard, nitrile butadiene rubber (nbr), dry red chili powder, lead, barite, dried cinnamon powder, unfiltered raw honey, shea butter, cocoa butter, cassia tora seeds, vanilla beans, raw cashew nuts 2021
Cashew nuts, sisal fiber, battery scraps, used rails scraps, aluminum wire scraps, almond nuts, cloves, macadamia nuts, black pepper, white pepper, surgical gloves, green cardamoms, kidney beans, mung beans, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, peanuts, walnuts, white corn, black pepper, coffee beans, chickpeas, green peas, red speckled beans, chili, cowhides, donkey hides, beef omasum, dry mango, pumpkin seeds, avocado, pigeon peas, onion
Cashew nut, shea butter, crude palm oil, sesame seeds, cocoa, butter, cake, liquor, coffee robusta, moringa powder, soybean organic, sorghum, coconut oil and other products
Natural cosmetics, handmade soap, scented candles, shampoo, hair mask, shower gel, body scrub, hand cream, lavender essential oil, coriander oil
Colombian coffee, tea, chocolates (drinks & bars), fresh fruits & vegetables, frozen fruit & vegetables, fresh & frozen fruit pulp, textiles, clothing, leather products
Sesame seed, hulled sesame seed, cumin seed, mung bean, dried apricot, black raisin, soap root, licorice root, almond, vetch seed, broom seed, pakistan sesame seed, basil seed, watermelon seed
Black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin, turmeric finger, coriander seeds, peanut, saffron, star anise, toor dal, urad dal, fresh ginger, dry ginger, garlic, cashew nut, tamarind, tamarind seeds, amla, lemon, pakku mattai (plates), coconut, dry coconut (or) copra, coconut shell, coconut powder, coir peat briquettes, coir curled rope, t-shirt, pure honey, palm sugar, lemon gross oil, palm oil, ground nut oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, organic vegetables and fresh vegetables, cotton Socks
Renewable energy, hardwood charcoal, coconut charcoal,sawdust charcoal and wood pellet, resin product, damar batu, gum copal, gum damar and gum rosin
, spices, clove, cubeb, long pepper, cinnamon, gambier, nutmeg and mace
Foodstuff, food ingredients, animal feeding stuffs, oilseeds & seeds, dried peas & beans, whole, splitted peas & beans, dehusked, spices, aromatic seeds & herbs, dried fruits, sugar, dates, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch, pulses like green mung bean, lentils, yellow spilt pea, starches, dates (palm fruits) and pulses, corn flour, corn grits and yellow onion
Fresh vegetables, fruits, potato and different types of seeds
Agriculture Crops & Seeds , White And Black Sesame Peanuts Raw Cashew Cahew Nut Sugarcane, Red Hibiscus Arabic Gum Seyal Gum, Fresh Dry Dates: Ajwa Majdool Sufri Sagai Safawi Khalas Khudri, Mabroum Sukkari
Livestock Skin And Horn
Green mung bean, speckled cowpea, pink cowpea, white cowpea, red kidney bean
Organic virgin coconut oil, butter, creamed coconut, milk powder, flour, water, desiccated coconut, vinegar, snacks, corn, red kidney beans, baked beans, chick peas, grams, mushroom and green peas, organic spices like pepper and essential oils like clove oil, cardamom oil, ginger oil, cinnamon oil, sesame oil, nutmeg oil
Fresh ginger, raw cashew nuts, sesame seeds, dried ginger, shea nuts, tiger nuts, peanuts, sorghum seeds, hibiscus flower, shea butter, cocoa beans, zinc ore, lithium ore, mica flakes or scraps, fluoride ore, lepidolite, coal, lead ore, iron ore, fluorite ore, precious stones, spodumene, gum arabic, limestone, ilmenite, hardwood & bbq charcoal, and fluorspar.
Quinoa And Agricultural Foods
Natural Dried Leaves, Flowers, Roots, Barks, Seeds, Rhizomes Of Herbs, Spices, Essential Oils, Supercritical Extraction, Medicinal And Aromatic Plant, Catechu, Indian Bael, Flax Seeds, Green Mango, Chamomile, Peppermint, Curry Leaves, Nutmeg, Mace, Caraway Seed,, Basil, Bhumi Amla, Kutki, Long Pepper, Psyllium, Isabgol, Indian Borej, Red Sandalwood, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Seeds, Rock Salt, Rosemary, Ginger, Ashwagandha, Fenugreek Seeds, Guruchi
Garments Items & Agriculture Items
Seafood And Agricultural Produces Coconuts, Tapioca (cassava), Spices, Seaweed, Fruits, Vegetables, Special Products And Agricultural Products And Waste Of Tapioca, Coconut, Nuts, Seaweed, Sea Moss, Irish Sea Moss
Calendula flower, calendula petals, chamomile flower, chamomile tbc and sticks with stems, hibiscus flower, hibiscus slices and tbc, dried molokhia leaves and crushed, lemon grass, fennel seeds, anise seeds, caraway seeds, sunflower seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, sesame seeds, peppermint leaves and tbc, spearmint leaves and tbc, sage leaves, parsley leaves, dill tips, thyme leaves, dried onion, dried garlic, dry lemons, white beans, broad beans, guava leaf, oregano, moringa tea, senna leaves and pods, red chili, cumin seeds, olive leaves, rosemary, marjoram, bay leaves, etc.
Soybeans, soybean meal, soya cake, sugar beans, light speckled kidney beans, cowpeas, maize, pigeon peas, wheat bran, cotton seed.
Fresh Garlic Fresh Broccoli Banana Cardamom, Cinnamon Fresh Lady Finger Tapioca Starch All Purpose Flour Orange Cumin Seeds Fresh Green Chilli Turmeric Powder Cotton Seed Oil Cake Sunflower Oil Frozen Beef Fresh Cauliflower Other Spices Powder Alfalfa Hay Fresh Tomato Black Tea Cotton Papaya Fresh Sea Cucumber Lentils Fresh Onion Matta Rice Pomegranate Pumpkin Seeds Fresh Cucumber Castor Seeds Pepper Garam Masala Cotton Seeds Fresh Bitter Gourd Turmeric Apple Fresh Green Peas Watermelon Chickpeas Other Fresh Vegetables Coriander Seeds Flower Seeds Fresh Cabbage Cloves Avocado Sesame Seeds Mango Non Basmati Rice Matcha Tea Pulses Red Chilli Pineapple Coffee Beans IQF or Frozen Vegetables
Tomato paste, galvanized wire, natural wood charcoal, corn gluten meal, yellow maize, white maize, detergent, kidney beans, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, dehydrated dried garlic, fresh fruits, fresh eggs, soybean grain, royal honey, raw peanuts, cavendish bananas, mix millet, yellow millet, red millet, green mung bean, powder milk, sunflower oil, soybean oil, double a4 copy paper, dried sunflower seeds, dried pumpkin seeds, fresh holland potatoes, fresh onions, fresh eureka lemon, fresh navel orange, fresh valencia orange, dried white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, cumin seeds, cotton seeds, maize meal, used pp bags, used jute bags, dried anchovies fish, frozen mackerel fish, black pepper corn, wheat grain, dried green cardamom, dried gloves, barley wheat, green coffee, green peas, fresh peaches, fresh strawberries, rapeseed, fresh cucumbers, sugarcane, fresh grapes, chocolate, truffles.
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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