Sesame seeds: Slight delays possible

May 17, 2019 at 9:13 AM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI. Market participants estimate the result of the sesame seed crop at a total of 40,000-50,000 mt, of which only half is suitable for the export market.

25,000-30,000 mt export quality
Overall, Indian sesame seed traders speak of a good summer harvest in 2019. In some regions there was a decline in yields due to water scarcity, but in other areas this was not noticeable. The market participants' estimates are between 40,000 and 50,000 mt sesame, of which probably 25,000-30,000 mt are suitable for the export market.

According to reports, however, the harvest is being delayed in some regions. After sesame seed prices fell again at the beginning of the week, they are now largely stable. Compared to the previous ye

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