China imports less sesame from Africa, more from India and produces more

Published 2023년 8월 25일

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China's sesame imports have decreased by 31.5% compared to the same period last year, with only imports from Niger and Nigeria remaining stable. In contrast, China has doubled its purchases of sesame from India, indicating a shortage in international supply. With port stocks decreasing and prices rising, China is increasing cultivation of sesame, potentially leading to a production of 150,000 t next year.

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China's sesame imports fell by 31.5% between October 2022 and July 2023 and the same period last season, totaling 660,210 tonnes (t). Only imports from Niger and Nigeria remained at a comparable level, all other origins being down, indicates the specialist n'kalô in his latest market bulletin published today. In contrast, China doubled its purchases of sesame from India in July compared to July 2022, "a sign that the international supply is not sufficient for the needs in China", writes n'kalô. Its port stocks continue to fall and currently stand at around ...

Source: Commodafrica