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Sesame links African farms to Asian factories and Western shops, and political trouble in the top exporters puts supply at risk.

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Sesame Seeds: A 5,000-Year-Old Crop Navigating Rising Geopolitical Risk

Sesame links African farms to Asian factories and Western shops, and political trouble in the top exporters puts supply at risk.

April 2, 2026

Sesame Market Outlook 2026: Demand Growth Continues, Prices Face Supply Pressure

Sesame demand should grow 2–5% a year to 2030, but plenty of supply from Asia and Africa will keep prices low.

January 5, 2026

Sesame Market Outlook: Global Prices Poised to Rise as Indian Crop Suffers Rain Damage

Heavy rain could cut India's sesame crop 15–20% while African supply tightens, turning the market bullish.

November 14, 2025

Sesame Prices Rise in India and Myanmar While Africa Maintains Competitive Edge in Global Markets

Sesame rose in India and Myanmar on smaller crops, while Tanzania's record 250,000 t harvest keeps Africa competitive.

July 18, 2025

Sesame Market Update: Post-Festival Price Decline as Summer Sowing Increases

Indian sesame fell after Holi as summer sowing rose, while Chinese port stocks and rejection fears point to weaker demand.

March 20, 2025

Indian Sesame Seed Market: Post-Festival Price Dynamics and Global Competition

Black sesame fell from ₹18,250 to ₹15,500 per 100 kg in three days after Makar Sankranti, with Tanzania undercutting India.

January 17, 2025

Global Sesame Market Update: Indian Exports Rise Amid Production Gains

India's sesame crop hit an 8-year high of 847,000 t in 2023-24, winning Korean tenders even with prices 20% lower.

December 20, 2024

Global Sesame Market: Rising Trends and Shifting Dynamics

Myanmar black sesame rose over 5% to $2,200/t as India's sesame area shrank to 1.14 mn ha from 1.22 mn ha.

November 1, 2024

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