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Sesame seeds: Shockingly high prices

November 22, 2017 at 12:39 PM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI. Korea has issued a new tender for delivery at the end of December. Offers will be accepted until the beginning of next week.

 

Prices surge

Prior to this, rains in Sudan and the strong demand in China and India had already caused prices to surge to a two-year high. With Korea now intending to purchase 3,800-4,000 mt this year prices have continued to rise. The tender results will be announced by the middle of next week. Shipments should reach the ports in Korea by the end of December.

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