Overview IntroductionSesame seed harvesting processQuality Factors for SesameMajor promotion board in IndiaTypes of sesame seedsSpecifications PackagingHarvesting season in IndiaProcessMajor sesame seeds producing countries in WorldMajor sesame seeds producing states in IndiaTotal Export Data from CountryMinimum support price for productTarget Industry Challenges in IndustryScope for Growth in Industry

Product Introduction

Sesame is a flowering plantOne of the oldest oilseed crops - over 3000

years agoDrought-tolerant and is able to grow where

other crops fail- survivor cropHighest oil contents of any seedIndian produce approximately 6lakh MT

annually.

Sesame Harvesting process

Planting/SowingThinning & Soil fertility managementcropping

90-120 days to harvest after planting

Grows to a height of 200cm

Quality Factors for sesameOdor and flavorOil contentMoisture content,Uniformity of seedsPurity and quantity of damaged seeds

Types of Sesame Seeds which are exported

Natural White Sesame seedNatural Black Sesame SeedHulled Sesame SeedCrushing quality sesame seedRoasted Sesame Seed

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

PackagingContainer Capacity: 20’FCL (20 FT)Bags: 25/50 KGS in PP bagsMarking: As per Buyer’s Requirements

Harvesting season of crop in India

Process for Roasted Natural / Roasted De-hulled Sesame seedsPre Cleaning Hulling Cleaning Cooling

Sorting Roasting

Packaging

Major Sesame Seed producing countries

As per the data available of 2012[Source: ethopia.org]

Major Sesame seeds producing States in India[source: Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council]

Sesame Seeds Export Data from India[Ref: http://www.iopepc.org]

Minimum Support price of product

www.iopepc.org/oilseeds-msp.pdf

Year Price (Rs/Quintal)

2007-08 1580

2008-09 2750

2009-10 2850

2010-11 2900

2011-12 3400

2012-13 4200

2013-14 4500

2014-15 4600

Target Industry for Sesame seeds

Edible oilBiscuit and bakery industryTahini industryHalva industryPharmaceutical ingredients

Challenges in the Industry

High postharvest lossPrice fluctuation /Price volatility Risk of default (both sides-exporter and

buyer)Low Negotiation capacity of exportersHigh transaction cost

Scope for Growth in IndustryTo target more and new countriesTo target new industriesAdopting new technologies which can minimize the cost

and improve efficiencyRegular monitoring and checking on quality supply to be

Competitive in international market.

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