Global Sesame Market Snapshot: China Sluggish, Indian Exports Decline

28-May-2026 07:32 PM

The global sesame market is currently showing a mixed trend. The market remains under pressure due to high port stocks and weak buying activity in China, while India’s sesame exports have also declined significantly.

China

Buyers remain cautious as local port stocks have crossed 320,000 MT, leading to slow demand and subdued market activity.

India

India’s sesame seed exports fell 22% year-on-year during January–March 2026 to 57,596 MT, compared to 72,528 MT in the same period last year. Weak global demand and softer prices in recent months have negatively impacted exports.

Tanzania

Around 13,890 MT of sesame had been traded by May 8, 2026. The latest auction held on May 25 recorded prices between 2,230–2,360 Tanzanian shillings per kg.

Brazil

Sesame production is expected to decline by 30–45%.

Pakistan

Pakistan exported 178,538 MT of sesame during August 2025–March 2026, while current stocks are estimated at 40,000–45,000 MT.

Sudan

Sudan’s sesame exports to China have dropped more than 90% compared to 2018 levels due to high costs, crop diseases, and logistical challenges that reduced competitiveness.

With weak Chinese buying and comfortable global supplies, the sesame market may continue to remain under pressure in the near term.