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Sesame seeds: larger acreages in Maharashtra and Karnataka

August 1, 2024 at 12:57 PM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI. The sesame seed market is preparing for the tender announced for next week. Meanwhile, the crop forecast for the Kharif season shows a mixed picture.

India imports an additional 65,000 mt of sesame seeds

The availability of the summer crop is boosting trading activity in the Indian sesame seed market. The total crop is estimated at 85,000-90,000 mt and enquiries are constantly coming into the market. Export prices for hulled sesame seeds, 99.98% purity, are currently at USD 2,345/mt CIF Hamburg. Bids for the current sesame seed tender from South Korea will be accepted at the end of next week. A total of 10,000 mt is being requested, divided into two positions.

In addition to domestic production, Indian tr

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