XP-0103 Oil Seeds
Flax
Superior quality Flax seeds with high oil yield and minimal moisture, perfect for industrial and culinary use.
FSSAIISO 22000IOPEPC
Min. Order
5 Metric Tons
🌿 Vegetarian Product
✓ Non-GMO
🌱 Organic Available
Oil Seeds SKU: XP-0102
Sesame
Superior quality Sesame seeds with high oil yield and minimal moisture, perfect for industrial and culinary use.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
5 Metric Tons
HS Code
1207
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (IOPEPC / FIEO)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS)
- Fumigation Certificate
- Aflatoxin Test Report (EC 1881/2006)
- Steam Sterilization / ETO-Free Declaration
- SGS / Bureau Veritas Inspection Report
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Available Bag Sizes
25kg50kg1000kg Jumbo
Available Bag Types
PP (Polypropylene)Paper LaminatedJuteBulk Jumbo BagVacuum Pack
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
High-oil content Sesame seeds sourced from sustainable farms. These seeds are ideal for oil extraction and edible purposes, meeting the highest international standards for purity and freshness. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Sesame meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Sesame is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Sesame meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Sesame is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
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Varieties Found in India
Regional cultivars available for bulk export
Natural White (99/1)
Gujarat & Rajasthan
99% purity. Top export to Japan, China, Middle East.
Hulled White
Gujarat
Dehulled, brilliant white. Bakery & tahini industry.
Black Sesame
Rajasthan & MP
Nutty, earthier flavour. Health food market premium.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is Sesame?
Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is one of the world's oldest oilseed crops and among the most valuable in global trade, prized for its high oil content (48–52%), distinctive nutty flavour, and versatility across food, oil-extraction and health-food applications. The tiny seeds are traded both as natural (with seedcoat) and hulled (dehulled) grades, with purity, oil yield and aflatoxin control determining their premium in demanding markets like Japan.
India is one of the largest sesame producers and a leading exporter, cultivating the crop primarily in Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal. Indian sesame is internationally recognised for its consistent 99/1 purity grades, lower aflatoxin levels relative to African origins, and advanced hulling capability that produces the brilliant-white dehulled seed demanded by tahini and bakery manufacturers.
Global sesame demand is anchored by Japan — the world's largest importer — alongside China, Korea and a fast-growing tahini and hulled-white segment across the Middle East, Europe and the USA. Indian exporters differentiate on quality consistency, lower aflatoxin risk, and ETO-free steam sterilization that meets strict EU residue regulations.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Sesame Seeds (Sesamum indicum) |
| Oil Content | 48–52% |
| Moisture Content | 6% Max |
| Purity (Natural White 99/1) | 99% Min |
| FFA (Free Fatty Acid) | 2% Max |
| Admixture | 1% Max |
| Aflatoxin | <4 ppb (Japan-grade strict limit) |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Sterilization | Steam sterilized — ETO-free for EU compliance |
| Colour (Natural White) | Uniform natural white |
| Colour (Hulled) | Brilliant dehulled white |
| Processing | Machine cleaned, sortex / colour sorted, hulled grades available |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Natural White 99/1
Processing: Natural sortex-cleaned with seedcoat — 99% purity
Colour: Uniform natural white
Use Case: Best export grade — bakery, oil extraction, hulling feedstock
Base export benchmark
Natural White 99/2
Processing: Natural sortex-cleaned — 99% purity, 2% admixture tolerance
Colour: Natural white
Use Case: Standard food-grade export, oil milling and general processing
−$30–$60/MT below 99/1
Hulled White
Processing: Mechanically / water dehulled — seedcoat removed
Colour: Brilliant dehulled white
Use Case: Tahini, bakery topping (burger buns, breadsticks), confectionery
+$300–$400/MT over 99/1
Black Sesame
Processing: Sortex-cleaned black-seed variety
Colour: Deep black
Use Case: Premium health food, garnish, gomashio and Asian cuisine
+$200–$300/MT over 99/1
Brown / Mixed
Processing: Cleaned mixed-colour grade
Colour: Brown to mixed
Use Case: Oil crushing and lower-cost food processing
−$100–$200/MT below 99/1
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Natural White 99/1 | $1,300 – $2,000/MT | Best export benchmark grade (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Hulled White | $1,600 – $2,400/MT | Tahini and bakery premium — dehulled (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Black Sesame | $1,500 – $2,200/MT | Premium health-food grade (indicative Q1 2026) |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Japanese import demand — the world's largest sesame buyer sets premium-grade price direction
- •Aflatoxin compliance — clean low-aflatoxin lots command premiums and avoid rejection discounts
- •ETO vs steam sterilization — EU ETO rejections suppress prices; steam-sterilized lots carry assurance premium
- •India crop weather in Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal — monsoon directly affects supply and aflatoxin risk
- •African origin competition — Sudan, Ethiopia and Tanzania supply cheaper bulk volumes that cap pricing
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian FOB competitiveness
India vs Africa (Sudan / Ethiopia / Tanzania): Sesame Comparison
African origins (Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania) supply large volumes of cheaper sesame but with variable quality and higher aflatoxin risk. India differentiates on consistent 99/1 purity, lower aflatoxin levels, and advanced hulling capability that African origins largely lack.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Africa (Sudan / Ethiopia / Tanzania) |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Consistency | Consistent 99/1 export grade | Variable purity, more cleaning required |
| Aflatoxin Risk | Lower — disciplined drying and testing | Higher aflatoxin risk from field handling |
| Hulling Capability | Advanced hulling — brilliant-white dehulled seed | Limited hulling infrastructure |
| Price | Premium positioning for quality assurance | Cheaper bulk volumes |
| Japan-Grade Suitability | Meets Japan's strict aflatoxin and quality scrutiny | Inconsistent Japan-grade acceptance |
| Sterilization | ETO-free steam sterilization for EU | Less consistent residue management |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Tahini & Hummus Manufacturing
Hulled white sesame is the core raw material for tahini and hummus producers across the Middle East and EU. Brilliant-white dehulled seed with low aflatoxin and consistent oil content delivers smooth, light-coloured paste demanded by branded manufacturers.
UAELebanonGermanyGreeceUSA
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Bakery Topping & Confectionery
Natural and hulled white sesame top burger buns, breadsticks, crackers and confectionery across the USA and EU. Uniform colour, clean purity and reliable adhesion on baked surfaces are key buyer requirements.
USAGermanyNetherlandsUKFrance
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Sesame Oil Extraction
High oil content (48–52%) makes Indian sesame ideal feedstock for sesame oil milling, particularly the toasted-oil tradition of Japan, Korea and China where flavour and yield are paramount.
JapanSouth KoreaChinaVietnamTaiwan
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Health Food & Snacks
Black and natural white sesame feed the health-food sector — energy bars, gomashio seasoning, snack coatings and nutritional toppings — driven by sesame's calcium, protein and antioxidant profile.
USAJapanGermanySouth KoreaUAE
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
India
Leading producer and exporterGujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal. Consistent 99/1 purity, hulling capability and lower aflatoxin.
Sudan / Ethiopia
Major African bulk suppliersLarge volumes at lower prices but with variable quality and higher aflatoxin risk.
Tanzania / Nigeria
Growing African originsExpanding production feeding China and bulk oil-crushing demand.
Key Consumption Nodes
Japan
The world's largest sesame importer with the strictest aflatoxin and quality scrutiny. A premium destination where Indian quality consistency wins share.
China & South Korea
Massive oil-extraction and culinary demand, particularly for toasted sesame oil and black sesame health products.
Middle East — UAE, Lebanon
Tahini and hummus manufacturing hub driving strong demand for hulled white sesame.
USA & EU — Germany
Bakery topping, confectionery and health-food demand; EU enforces strict ETO residue rules favouring steam-sterilized Indian seed.
Market Intelligence
Sesame is a high-value oilseed where food safety — aflatoxin and sterilization residues — determines market access and price. India occupies the quality tier: consistent 99/1 purity, lower aflatoxin than African origins, and hulling capability that unlocks the premium tahini and bakery segments.
Market Size
Global sesame trade exceeds $6 billion annually; Japan is the single largest importer and a premium-price benchmark
Growth Rate
~5–6% CAGR — led by tahini globalisation and health-food demand
Core Demand Drivers
- Tahini and hummus globalisation lifting hulled-white sesame demand across the EU and Middle East
- Japanese and Korean toasted sesame oil tradition anchoring high-value oil-extraction demand
- Health-food adoption of black and natural sesame in bars, snacks and seasonings
- Bakery and confectionery growth in the USA and EU using sesame as a topping and ingredient
- Clean-label and organic NPOP channels paying premiums for low-aflatoxin, ETO-free seed
Supply Dynamics
India's sesame supply centres on Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal, with the monsoon strongly influencing both yield and aflatoxin risk. African origins (Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania) supply cheaper bulk volumes, so global pricing balances Indian quality premiums against African cost competition.
⚠ India Risk Factor
ETO (ethylene oxide) residue is the defining EU export risk — EU rejections of ETO-fumigated sesame have hit multiple origins, so India must use steam sterilization instead of ETO. Secondary risks are aflatoxin from monsoon-driven moisture and crop-weather variability in Gujarat, Rajasthan and West Bengal.
Future Outlook
Premium growth lies in hulled white sesame for tahini, organic NPOP-certified seed, and ETO-free steam-sterilized lots that satisfy tightening EU regulations. Indian exporters investing in hulling capacity, aflatoxin control and steam sterilization are best placed to capture the high-margin Japan and EU segments.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesame Seeds (Whole) | 1207.40 | 12074010 | Sesamum seeds — whether or not broken, of seed quality |
| Sesame Seeds (Other) | 1207.40 | 12074090 | Sesamum seeds — other than of seed quality |
| Sesame Oil | 1515.50 | 15155010 | Sesame (til) oil and its fractions, not chemically modified |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | FSSAI License | Indian food safety compliance for processing and hulling facilities |
| EU / Japan Pesticide MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Multi-residue testing mandatory; Japan applies the strictest import scrutiny |
| Aflatoxin Limit | Regulation EC 1881/2006 | Aflatoxin control is the critical food-safety parameter for sesame exports |
| ISO 22000 / HACCP | ISO 22000 | Food safety management certification for export processing units |
| NPOP Organic | NPOP / NOP | Certified organic sesame available for premium clean-label channels |
| Non-GMO | — | Sesame is a heritage oilseed — naturally non-GMO |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12–18 months under dry storage
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry warehouse below 20°C and 65% RH. Low-moisture storage is critical to prevent aflatoxin development and rancidity of the high-oil seed.
Container Type
20ft FCL with HDPE liner to prevent moisture ingress and protect the high-oil seed during transit
Fumigation
ETO-free — steam sterilization used for microbial control to meet EU residue regulations; phosphine fumigation for pest control as required.
Storage Advantage
Disciplined drying and low-moisture storage keep aflatoxin below Japan-grade limits and preserve oil quality through long ocean transits.
Why Source Sesame from India?
- Consistent 99/1 purity — reliable export-grade natural white sesame shipment after shipment
- Advanced hulling processing — brilliant-white dehulled seed for tahini and bakery premiums
- Lower aflatoxin than African origins through disciplined drying and testing
- ETO-free steam sterilization meeting strict EU residue regulations
- Japan-grade quality accepted by the world's most demanding sesame market
- Organic NPOP sesame available, with FSSAI and lab-tested aflatoxin certificates per shipment
Industrial Usage
Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
Export Standard Cartons / Palletized
Private Label / OEM
Custom Packaging & OEM Support Available
Port of Loading
Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) or Mundra Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
Global Export Reach for Sesame
IndianXporter successfully exports Sesame to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Sesame
Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Sesame under your brand name with our expert OEM services.
- Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
- Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
- FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
- Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
Retail Ready
From Design to Delivery
Export Markets
USA UAE Europe South East Asia
We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.
Importing Sesame: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Sesame?
Our standard lead time for Sesame is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Sesame before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Sesame for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Sesame?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Sesame?
Our standard MOQ for Sesame is 5 Metric Tons. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Sesame?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Sesame to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Sesame is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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