Sesame market sentiment remained subdued during Q1’26 due to abundant inventories and cautious downstream buying across major importing regions. In Asia, China continued dominating global trade activity, with Qingdao port sesame inventories rising to nearly 320,000 metric tons during February 2026 before easing later as processor procurement stayed slow amid sufficient supply availability. Indian market conditions remained comparatively balanced as summer sesame sowing increased nearly 20% year-on-year, reinforcing expectations of comfortable future supply. At the same time, weaker Chinese buying activity and elevated inventory levels limited stronger market recovery despite stable downstream consumption. Export competition also intensified as suppliers focused on clearing existing inventories amid soft international demand conditions. Downstream demand from edible oil manufacturing, tahini processing, bakery products, confectionery, and snack industries remained stable across Asia, Europe, and North America, although procurement largely stayed need-based due to cautious consumer sentiment.
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According to Procurement Resource, sesame prices are expected to remain stable to weak as elevated inventories and improving crop availability continue outweighing moderate downstream demand recovery.
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During the fourth quarter, global sesame markets experienced mixed dynamics driven by harvest developments and shifting supply conditions. In India, the dominant producing region, rainfall-related yield losses initially supported prices as the new crop entered trading centres. Early in the quarter, markets maintained relative stability as deliveries began flowing to major hubs in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. A moderate upward price movement emerged as concerns over reduced yields gained traction among traders. However, as the quarter progressed, abundant new crop arrivals reversed this trend. Trading markets in key regions, particularly Rajasthan, witnessed downward price pressure as stocks accumulated. The convergence of ample supplies and cautious buyer sentiment contributed to declining quotations for both white and local varieties. Southern production areas showed greater stability compared to northern trading centres.
International trade patterns also shifted during the period. Bolivian exporters significantly increased overseas shipments, nearly doubling their volumes compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, China faced quality challenges with its domestic harvest, influencing regional market dynamics.
Sesame is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum (benne). It is widely naturalised in tropical regions across the world and is also cultivated for its edible seeds. Sesame is known to be one of the oldest oilseed crops. It has one of the highest oil contents in comparison to other seeds
Sesamum Indicum
Soap, Cosmetics, Lubricants, Medicines, Personal care products, Bakery and confectionery products, Pet food
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Production of Sesame involves the basic process of growing and harvesting of sesame plants, followed by the separation of seeds. Sesame seeds demand dry harvesting condition and thus, it is stored at 6% moisture or less to prevent them from becoming rancid.
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