Khulja Sim Sim Sanjiv Sawla Sesame Seed Panel Convenor 2017 – 18

Overview of Indian Sesame seed Scenario India is largest sesame seed producer in the world with production of 7,00,000 – 8,00,000 tons per annum. All varieties-White, Black, Yellow, Brown black are grown in India and are available round the year. Sesame is grown in various states (provinces) throughout India. The time of harvest and type/quality of seed varies in different states. Out of the total crop the production of Natural Whitish Sesame seed varies between 2,50,000 -3,50,000 tons. India has well developed Sesame seed hulling industry with a capacity of 2,50,000 tons per annum India also processes and exports raw and refined Sesame seed oil in bulk and small packing.

Sesame Growing States

India’s Exports of Oilseeds (Qty in 000, Tons) Sr. No. Oilseed 2017-18 (April-July) 2016-17 2015-16 Share (%) Qty Qty. 1 Groundnut 127.45 725.27 542.73 57.37 2 Sesame seed 100.95 308.93 328.46 24.44 3 Soyabean 84.76 184.51 185.86 14.60 4 Mustard/rapeseed 6.15 14.49 16.49 1.15 5 Niger Seed 2.22 14.13 14.12 1.12 6 Safflower Seed 2.85 8.12 7.51 0.64 7 Linseed 2.70 5.96 9.84 0.47 8 Sunflower Seed 3.51 2.66 4.29 0.21 9 Cotton seed 0.18 0.07 0.37 0.01   Total 330.77 1264.13 1109.66 100 (Source: DGCIS; April-March)

Sesame Seed Exports from India (Tons) Source: DGCIS; April-March India has been a large and consistent supplier of sesame seeds to various destinations.

Details of Indian Sesame seed Exports (Tons) Rank   Countries 2016-17 2015-16 % Share Qty 1 European Union 66872 71431 21.65 2 Vietnam 51961 56186 16.82 3 Korea RP 31413 37266 10.17 4 Taiwan 18185 18525 5.89 5 U.S.A 18141 16769 5.87 6 Iran 15434 14403 5.00 7 Russia 11447 9949 3.71 8 Malaysia 8974 8524 2.90 9 Indonesia 8956 7369 10 Israel 7694 8686 2.49   Others 69856 79348 22.61 Total 308933 328456 100.00 Nearly 45 % of the Indian sesame seed produced is exported. Exports to more than 110 countries. India exported about 1,00,950 tons of sesame seed during April-July, 2017

Estimated composition of different varieties of Sesame seeds exported from India Tons Variety 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 Natural whitish 95,000 1,00,000 1,15,000 80,000 1,10,000 Hulled 1,85,000 2,00,000 2,20,000 1,50,000 1,55,000 Crushing quality 20,000 24,000 34,000 30,000 Black 7,000 3,000 6,000 Golden Yellowish 400 500 Source: Trade; April-March

Top Global Exporters of Sesame Seed (Thousand Tons) Country 2016/17 2015/16 Growth (%) Share (%) India 320 352 -9.09 16.33 Sudan 290 222 30.63 14.80 Ethiopia 250 415 -39.76 12.76 Nigeria 180 178 1.12 9.19 Burkina Faso 150 122 22.95 7.66 Tanzania 140 141 -0.71 7.15 Niger 125 136 -8.09 6.38 Others 504 526 -4.18 25.73 Total 1959 2092 -6.36 100.00 Source: Oil World 2017 (Oct-Sept) India is the largest exporter of Sesame seed in the World accounting for a share of about 16 %.

Top Global Importers of Sesame Seed (Thousand Tons) Country 2016-17 2015-16 Share (%) China 820 929 41.79 Japan 162 164 8.26 Turkey 140 134 7.14 European Union 137 132 6.98 Vietnam 75 88 3.82 S. Korea 72 74 3.66 Others 643 605 32.77 Total 1962 2058 100.00 Source: Oil World 2017/ (Oct-Sept)

India’s share in top importing countries Tons Details China Japan Turkey EU Vietnam Korea Israel Total Imports 820000 162000 140000 136700 75000 72000 50000 Imports from India 6000 5000 66872 52000 31000 7700 % 0.73 3.60 48.92 69.33 43.05 15.40 Source: Oil World 2017/ DGCIS Practically no presence in Chinese and Japanese markets which are the top importers

India's Export of Sesame oil (QTY in Tons) Year 2017-18 (April-July) 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 Quantity 2160 9661 7762 7070 6490 (Source: DGCIS; April-March) Opening of bulk packing is a boost to exports

Indian Import of Sesame seed (QTY in Tons) 2017-18 (April-July) 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 12500 69,028 23,597 34,768 73,000 38,050 (Source: DGCIS; April-March) During 2016-17 India imported Sesame seed mainly from Sudan (39656 tons) , Somalia (16501 tons) and Nigeria (7824 tons) During April-July, 2017 India imported sesame seed mainly from Sudan and Nigeria

Life Nahi Hai Laddoo

Future .... Do we have the perfect hand this season ??

Challenges before us – Short Term

Challenges before us – Long Term Value Addition Pesticide Management Impeccable Quality for High End Retaining the slot of Largest Exporter

In Short .…. Forget about sesame / peanuts / crops / weather / demand / pattern / supply / China / shortages / deductions / payments…. Yeh Sab toh chalta rahega ……. ENJOY !!!

DISCLAIMER The contents of this presentation is based on information received from trade, unorganized sources, understanding and interpretation. It only represent observation and personal opinion and does not constitute for any business decision or to challenge any information or opinion.