Pakistan’s Sesame seed exports blossom in China

BEIJING,  (Ali): Pakistan witnessed a remarkable surge in Sesame seed shipments to China throughout the year 2023.

This unprecedented growth has positioned Pakistan as a major player in the global sesame seed market, with Chinese consumers increasingly embracing the quality and flavor of Pakistani sesame, said Ghulam Qadir, Commercial Counsellor here at the Pakistan Embassy.

Ghulam Qadir stated that Pakistan’s export of Sesame seeds to China was $250.85 million from January to November 2023, compared to $117.85 million in the same period last year.

This marks an increase of more than 112%. Overall, Pakistan’s export of Sesame seeds to China in 2022 was $128.44 million, while it was $120.44 million in 2021.

“Pakistan exported 143,527.875 tons of Sesame seeds to China from January to November 2023, whereas in 2022, it was 84,985.321 tons.

China imported 92,516.55 tons in 2021 and was one of the key destinations for Sesame seeds exports from Pakistan,” he added, according to Gwadar Pro.