News Capsule: Global Sesame Market
29-Oct-2025 05:29 PM
News Capsule: Global Sesame Market
India
★ Sesame production in Gujarat has been affected due to weather-related challenges; however, positive prospects for the summer crop season may help stabilize the market.
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China
★ As of October 27, 2025, total sesame inventory at Qingdao Port stood at approximately 375,617 metric tons, of which 296,749 metric tons were stored in standard warehouses and 78,868 metric tons in non-standard warehouses.
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Japan
★ In 2024, Japan exported 10,545 metric tons of sesame oil — the highest in the past decade.
★ Between January and August 2025, 7,194 metric tons have already been exported. However, the proposed 15% import duty by the U.S. may slow exports in the final quarter of the year.
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Burkina Faso
★ Crop progress has been good in the Boucle du Mouhoun region, and early harvesting has begun. In contrast, Chad’s crop condition remains mixed due to regional weather variations, though the overall outlook remains positive.
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Brazil
★ In September 2025, Brazil exported around 109,000 metric tons of sesame, further strengthening its position as the world’s largest sesame exporter. The growth was driven by rising demand from China and India.