Sesame seeds: rain to reduce output

October 2, 2024 at 2:19 PM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI/KHARTOUM. Anticipations already range lower for sesame seeds than initital projections for last year's crop in India. Rain may also have and additional impact. Prospects are quite encouraging in Sudan and Pakistan.

Crop of 150,000 mt anticipated

Overall domestic production is expected to cross 150,000 mt in India, yet delayed rainfall may impact output and quality. One year ago production was expected to exceed 160,000 mt but heavy rainfall on the standing crop during harvest time reduced final production to 115,000 mt.

New influx will commence next week and as of now 50-60% of the sesame seeds are rated as superior grades. As Brazil and Nigeria are becoming more active on the international stage the market is expected to be stagnant. Presently the import prices from N

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