Sesame crop market scenario: Record production for three years, price pressure continues
11-Jun-2025 01:41 PM
Sesame crop market scenario: Record production for three years, price pressure continues
★ Sesame cultivation in India has been witnessing record production for the past three years, but the downside of this abundance is being felt in the form of reduced prices, impacting farmers directly.
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Production estimates – as per government data:
2024–25 total production: 8.29 lakh tons
(kharif: 4.26, rabi: 0.23, summer: 3.8)
2023–24 total production: 8.47 lakh tons
(kharif: 3.95, rabi: 0.28, summer: 4.24)
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State-wise production:
Gujarat
★ 2024–25: 1.23 lakh tons vs 2023–24: 1.44 lakh tons
★ From May 1 to June 10, 2025, white summer sesame arrivals in Gujarat stood at 7.17 lakh bags (28,700 MT), compared to 13.17 lakh bags (52,700 MT) during the same period last year. Due to low prices, farmers are reluctant to sell.
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Madhya Pradesh
★ 2024–25: 1.50 lakh tons vs 2023–24: 1.22 lakh tons
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MSP update:
★ The Minimum Support Price (MSP) was increased from Rs. 9,267 per quintal in the 2024 season to Rs. 9,846 per quintal for 2025.
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Market prices (Rajkot – white sesame):
June 11, 2025: Rs. 8,500 – Rs. 9,500
June 11, 2024: Rs. 11,500 – Rs. 13,500
Price drop compared to last year: ₹4,000
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Despite winning Korean tender, no price rally in market:
★ Recently, India secured a sesame export tender from South Korea — a significant milestone that raised hopes among exporters for a price recovery. However, massive domestic production and old stockpiles have capped any potential price surge.
★ Going forward, farmer sentiment regarding kharif sowing will depend largely on price trends. Weather and monsoon patterns will also play a crucial role.