Current Prices of Sesame seed per Kilo and Ton in Top Producing Countries and Global Markets

What is Sesame Seed?

Sesame seeds are small, oil-rich seed that is native to Africa and the Middle East. They have been cultivated for thousands of years in these regions and were even used as currency during ancient times. 

Today, sesame seeds are grown predominantly in Nigeria, Tanzania, India, Sudan, Myanmar, China, Mexico, Ethiopia, Burma, and Guatemala.

The food industry is one of the major destinations for sesame seeds mostly for their flavor and nutritional properties. They could be consumed raw, roasted, as cooking oil, butter, and margarine.

It is also featured in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, where they are used to add flavors and texture to dishes such as hummus, tahini, and sesame oil.

Sesame seeds are also essential in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries in the production of body oils, facials, and medicine.

Types of Sesame seeds 

There are four major types of sesame seeds, Black, White, Red, and Brown sesame seeds and they have both similar and distinct properties and uses.

While brown sesame seeds are used majorly for their high oil content, black is a rich antioxidant and is used for seasoning, white sesame seeds are used as flavors in baking, the red sesame seeds adds aroma to dishes.

Sesame Seed's Health Benefits

Sesame seeds are highly nutritious and contain high levels of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. 

They also provide healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce inflammation throughout the body. Additionally, they offer dietary fiber which helps promote a healthy digestive system and prevent constipation.

Some other health benefits include

Improving heart health: Sesame seeds are high in mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can help reduce cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar levels and improve blood circulation and overall heart health.

Supporting bone health: Sesame seeds are a good source of calcium and other minerals that are important for bone health.

It used for Fertility: It is also used in the treatment of oligospermia, known as low sperm count, and diminished ovarian reserve, when eggs available are not enough to have high chances of fertilization, sesame helps to amplify fertility hormones.

Boosts immune system: since sesame seeds contain compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties, they boost the immune system in the fight against chronic diseases such as arthritis, diabetes, and blood pressure imbalance.

Prices of Sesame Seeds 

Sesame has had an interesting journey from its origins in Africa & The Middle East to being widely distributed around the world today due to trade routes established centuries ago between Asia & Europe. 

This allowed it to become one of the most popular spices found on grocery store shelves all over the globe!

Prices from major producers are:

India: the price of sesame seeds in India is around $1,910 to $2,000 per ton and $1.91 per kg

Nigeria: In Nigeria, the price of sesame seeds is sold at around $1.35/kg and up to $700 per ton within Nigeria and can go as high as $2500 at the export rate.

China: the price of sesame seeds in China is currently at $18/kg and between $2,200 to $2,400 per ton.

Myanmar: the recent price of sesame seeds in Myanmar is 2.8 United States dollars and between $1700 and $2400 per ton.