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Sesame seeds: South Korea issues August tender

August 5, 2020 at 11:32 AM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI/SEOUL. Registration is open for the new sesame seed tender from South Korea. Exporters in India certainly require a welcome occasion to change their prices.

9,800 metric tonnes to be shipped

Registration is open until 11 August. South Korea has, in fact, issued two tenders with different delivery dates. Purchases will be made over 6,000 metric tonnes of sesame seeds in standard quality, which are to be delivered by 31 October, and over an additional 3,800 metric tonnes to be delivered by 20 November.

Prices may rise again

Subdued demand and a good summer crop have pushed prices in India to a multi-year low. Successful bids would be a welcome opportunity for exporters to drive up prices a

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