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Sesame seeds: high competitive pressure

July 18, 2024 at 2:38 PM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI. Indian sesame seed traders are struggling with high competitive pressure. Meanwhile, the sesame seed tender expected at the beginning of July has been delayed by a few weeks.

Pakistan has great potential

The Indian sesame seed market is experiencing the biggest lull in demand ever, with buyers from overseas as well as the domestic market continuing to hold back on enquiries. Prices continue to come under pressure. However, despite this development, offers from India are still more expensive compared to other origins such as Brazil and Tanzania. Pakistan is also seen as a major competitor after this year's crop is expected to reach 320,000-350,000 mt. Large parts of Pakistan's production usually go to China, but demand there could be lowe

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