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Sesame seeds: Pakistan gains in importance

June 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD. Rain is an issue for sesame seeds in India. Pakistan has gained in importance in China. International offers show that prices have changed in Brazil.

Rain impacts crop in Gujarat

Recent rainfall in Gujarat has adversely affected the sesame crop in several areas leading to declines in quality and quantity. The market is waiting for further details to emerge. So far, around 10,000-12,000 mt of new sesame seeds have arrived with the inflow expected to rise further in the coming days. Daily arrivals range at 40,000-45,000 bags (40 kg each) in Gujarat. The central government has raised the support price for sesame seeds for the 2025/26 Kharif season by Rs 579 (USD 6.80) to Rs 9,846 (USD 116) per quintal. This is also

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