Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are traded globally both as a direct food ingredient and as a raw material for oil crushing. Exporters in this category supply natural and hulled sesame seeds, as well as roasted grades, to oil mills, tahini and halva manufacturers, bakeries, snack producers and ingredient traders. Major origins span Africa and Asia, with each region offering its own quality profile, colour characteristics and price positioning.

Professional buyers assess sesame offers by purity, moisture, oil content, colour (white, whitish, mixed, black), foreign-matter levels and microbiological status, alongside pesticide residues and, for hulled product, breakage rates and shelling quality. Exporters can provide tailored grades for bakery toppings, confectionery inclusion or premium tahini production, supported by detailed specifications and certificates. Many suppliers hold HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC or equivalent certifications and, where required, organic or fair-trade labels.

Logistics for sesame seeds are typically containerised, with product packed in bags or big bags suited to the buyer’s equipment and downstream processing. Exporters organise cleaning, grading, sorting, fumigation and customs documentation, including phytosanitary certificates, health certificates and certificates of origin. For buyers sourcing both sesame seeds and sesame oil, working with integrated or closely linked exporters can streamline procurement and quality assurance across the value chain.

Use this sesame seeds category on TradesLynk to benchmark exporters by origin, grade portfolio and certification coverage. After reviewing their technical capabilities and shipment history, connect directly with sesame seed exporters on TradesLynk to negotiate contracts, sampling programmes and multi-season supply strategies.