India: Sesame Prices Improved Significantly

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This month there has been a significant improvement in the sesame seed prices. The demand for sesame is steady in the domestic market. Also, the likely export tender for South Korea has impacted the prices of sesame positively this week.

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Despite White Natural 99/1/1 closing the month at $1,23 per kg, FOB was priced at $1,37 per kg FOB on August 17. The price improved from $1,37 per kg FOB, which was recorded on August 16. The price increase was recorded for the varieties like White Natural Sortex 99.95%, which closed at $1,47 per kg FOB from $1,46 per kg FOB. White Hulled Sesame Seeds Auto Dry 99.98% increased to $1,84 per kg FOB from $1,81 per kg FOB; White Hulled Sesame Seeds Auto Dry 99.97% was $1,77 per kg FOB while White Hulled Sesame Seeds Auto Dry 99.95% closed at $1,76 per kg FOB on August 17.

The trend is on the rise for sesame seed, and it has come as a relief for the traders and farmers after the lull the market underwent last month.

Sesame Price Charts