Sesame seeds: South Korea to issue new tender

March 9, 2020 at 2:32 PM , Der AUDITOR
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NEW DELHI. South Korea is set to issue a new tender, the exact details will transpire over teh enxt few days. At the same time, market players report delays in shipments from Africa.

10,000 metric tonnes to be purchased

Although South Korea is one the worst hit countries by coronavirus, regular sesame seed shipments are still in demand. A new tender is to be issued over the next few days. Market players reckon that the country intends to buy 10,000 metric tonnes. Further details are still to be issued.

Prices move upwards

At the beginning of the week, reports of a decline in shipments from Africa prompted prices in India to rise by up to USD 35 per metric tonne. The difficult political situation in Sudan is one o

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