Sesame

Regular Sourcing

Sesame seeds are traded whole or hulled for oil extraction, tahini production, bakery and confectionery use, and as a direct food ingredient. Nigeria is among the world’s leading sesame exporters.

Origin & sourcing context

Common Nigerian sourcing regions include Jigawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Kano, and Yobe.

Common regions: Jigawa, Nasarawa, Benue, Kano, Yobe

Available forms

Whole (natural/mixed colour) · Hulled (white)

Season & availability

Main Nigerian harvest typically September–November.

Hulled white sesame seed sampled from a stitched export sack

Common applications

Where sesame is used

  • Oil extraction

    A primary global use for sesame seed.

  • Direct culinary use

    Whole seed used directly in food preparation.

  • Bakery & confectionery

    Toppings and inclusions.

  • Tahini production

    Ground seed paste for food manufacturing.

Hands holding a sample of raw sesame seeds

Packaging

Woven polypropylene bags (commonly 25kg/50kg) or jumbo bags, agreed per order.

Export & handling

Moisture control is critical to prevent spoilage and mould during storage and transit.

Quality & specification

Specifications are agreed according to buyer requirements and applicable trade standards, confirmed at the point of inquiry.

Container terminal and vessels at a West African port

From origin to destination

Moving sesame to market

Documentation, packaging and logistics coordination are arranged against your requirement, with the appropriate partners at each stage.

See how we work

Illustrative port and logistics environment. AZARO does not own or operate the facilities or vessels shown.

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