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

2. 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.

3. Sesame Growing States

4. India’s Exports of Oilseeds
(Qty in 000, Tons)
Sr. No.
Oilseed
(April-July)
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
100
(Source: DGCIS; April-March)

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

6. Details of Indian Sesame seed Exports (Tons)
Rank 
 Countries
% 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

7. Estimated composition of different varieties of Sesame seeds exported from India
Tons
Variety
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

8. 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 %.

9. Top Global Importers of Sesame Seed
(Thousand Tons)
Country
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)

10. 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

11. India's Export of Sesame oil
(QTY in Tons)
Year
(April-July)
Quantity
2160
9661
7762
7070
6490
(Source: DGCIS; April-March)
Opening of bulk packing is a boost to exports

12. Indian Import of Sesame seed
(QTY in Tons)
(April-July)
12500
69,028
23,597
34,768
73,000
38,050
(Source: DGCIS; April-March)
During 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

13. Life Nahi Hai Laddoo

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

15. Challenges before us – Short Term

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

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

18. 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.