Freshdi Market Insight
Source Sesame Seed with real supply and demand data
Nigeria (21.7%), Ethiopia (14.2%), and India (10%) lead the 120 Sesame Seed suppliers, with supply spread across 32 countries, offering multiple origin options but concentrated in a few key regions. The typical range is USD 250 - 1,050 per metric ton FOB, centered around a USD 300 median, meaning buyers should evaluate grade and quality to find the best fit within this spread. Buyer inquiries surged 202% to 607 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CFR more often than suppliers offer it — a 11.3 percentage point gap — so a CFR price must be explicitly asked for to ensure alignment with buyer expectations.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Sesame Seed on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
205supply
Freshdi lists 205 active Sesame Seed supply listings as of 16 November 2026.
120companies
Freshdi has 120 active Sesame Seed suppliers, 0.8% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 16 November 2026.
32origins
Freshdi lists Sesame Seed suppliers from 32 countries, led by Nigeria at 21.7%, as of 16 November 2026.
+202% over 12m
Sesame Seed drew 607 buyer inquiries on Freshdi in the 30 days to 16 November 2026, up 202% from the previous 30 days.
120 suppliers are actively offering Sesame Seed on the platform, with 32 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity means suppliers are responsive and keeping their offers current, which helps buyers find fresh pricing and terms without relying on outdated or stale information. 205 active listings are live right now, covering a wide range of grades, packaging, and origins. With such depth, buyers can quickly find a match for their specific needs—whether it's a particular size, purity level, or intended use—without having to start from scratch with a custom request. Sesame Seed is sourced from 32 countries, with Nigeria leading at 21.7%. This broad geographic spread gives buyers significant flexibility to compare options based on cost, quality, or compliance, and reduces reliance on any single origin for supply stability. Buyer inquiries surged 202% to 607 in the last 30 days—this is a strong signal of rising demand. With such a spike, buyers should act quickly, as suppliers are likely to be booked up fast, and the current wave of interest may lead to tighter availability in the coming weeks.
In the 365 days to 16 November 2026, Freshdi logged 57 buyer requests for Sesame Seed globally.
- Freshdi lists 205 active Sesame Seed supply listings from 120 suppliers in 32 countries, drawn from 129 source documents and 890 supply observations over the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Sesame Seed on Freshdi rose 202% in the 30 days to 16 November 2026 against the 30 days before, with 92.25% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 350 days.
- In the 365 days to 16 November 2026, 57 buyer requests for Sesame Seed on Freshdi met 205 active listings, 3.6 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Sesame Seed suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Export: Sesame Seed · Sesame Seeds
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- Freshdi's most-contacted verified Sesame Seed supplier handled 1 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 16 November 2026, replying to 88%.
- As of 16 November 2026, 1 of 120 Sesame Seed suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified and answer at least 70% of inquiries.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Sesame Seed gained 39 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 14 from the previous month. The catalog is growing rapidly, so the offers available today are newer than those from a month ago. Compare listing dates when evaluating offers to see which are most current.
Is the market busy?
119 of the 120 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined recently. The pool is dominated by new sellers, which means buyers see a large number of fresh entries with limited prior history. This gives a wide range of options, but each new seller has less track record to assess. Review each supplier’s listing history before contacting them.
3226.7% of 120
1210.0% of 120
1714.2% of 120
Can these suppliers be trusted?
99 of 120 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Buyers can start with a group of verified sellers to reduce risk and speed up decision-making. Certificates are listed by 36 of 120 suppliers, and FDA_REGISTRATION is held by 3 of them, making up 8.3% of those with a certificate. For shipments requiring FDA compliance, filter for FDA_REGISTRATION or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- 75 of 205 Sesame Seed supply listings on Freshdi (36.6%) were refreshed within 90 days to 16 November 2026, and 39 (19.0%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 16 November 2026, 80 of 120 Sesame Seed suppliers on Freshdi (66.7%) were active, with 32 (26.7%) active within the last month, and 119 new suppliers registered.
- 82.5% of Sesame Seed suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 16 November 2026.
- Among 36 certified Freshdi Sesame Seed supplier profiles, 11.1% hold SGS, 8.3% hold PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE, 8.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 8.3% hold ISO, and 8.3% hold HACCP; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Sesame Seed offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
FOB41.7%
FOB is the leading trade term for Sesame Seed supply on Freshdi at 41.7%, followed by CIF at 37.5% and EXW at 9.5%, as of 16 November 2026.
250–1050
USD/MT FOBAs of 16 November 2026, Sesame Seed supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 250 and 1,050 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 300 across 165 listings.
5MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Sesame Seed on Freshdi is 5 MT, with most listings between 5 and 22 MT, as of 16 November 2026.
32countries
As of 16 November 2026, the leading Sesame Seed supply origins on Freshdi are Nigeria (21.7%), Ethiopia (14.2%) and India (10%).
Sesame Seed listings show a typical price range of USD 250 - 1,050 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 300 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Sesame Seed is 5 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 5 to 22 MT. Sesame Seed suppliers offer FOB at 41.7% and CIF at 37.5%, with FOB the leading trade term among listings. For Sesame Seed, payment is predominantly made via T/T at 58.9%, with L/C accounting for 16.7% of listings.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 178 requests | 129 products | 0.7 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 31 requests | 129 products | 4.2 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 27 requests | 129 products | 4.8 |
| USMCA | 26 requests | 129 products | 5.0 |
| India | 20 requests | 129 products | 6.5 |
Worldwide, 129 listings meet 178 buyer requests - 0.7 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 31 requests (17.4%), and there the same 129 listings make 4.2 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CFR is the clearest mismatch: 15.5% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 4.2% of listings offer it (244 supply vs 126 demand observations). A supplier able to quote CFR stands out to these buyers. FOB runs the other way - 41.7% of listings against 36% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 5.7 pts more often.
Other terms are the widest payment gap: 20.9% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 5.3% of listings accept it (197 supply vs 98 demand observations). Suppliers offering other terms stand out. T/T runs the reverse: 58.9% of listings against 35.4% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 23.5 pts more often.
Buyers ask for Nigerian origin in 5 requests against 29 listings (0.17 requests per listing) - more listings than requests; Indian origin: 4 requests vs 5 listings (0.8 requests per listing); Burkina Faso: 3 requests vs 3 listings (1 request per listing) - all markets have more listings than requests, so buyers have choice.
- Buyers price Sesame Seed at a USD 68.5 median across 8 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 300 supply median across 165 listings, as of 16 November 2026.
- As of 16 November 2026, for Sesame Seed on Freshdi, CFR is the widest trade term gap - 15.5% of buyer requests against 4.2% of listings - while FOB runs the other way at 41.7% of listings against 36% of requests.
- As of 16 November 2026, for Sesame Seed on Freshdi, other terms is the widest payment term gap - 20.9% of buyer requests against 5.3% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 58.9% of listings against 35.4% of requests.
- Freshdi had 129 Sesame Seed listings against 178 buyer requests (0.7 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 31 of them (4.2 listings per request), in the 90 days to 16 November 2026.
- Sesame Seed buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Nigeria 5 times against 29 listings, India 4 times against 5 listings and Burkina Faso 3 times against 3 listings, in the 90 days to 16 November 2026.
- India (20), the United Arab Emirates (19) and the United States (16) sent the most of the 178 Sesame Seed buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 16 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Sesame Seed
Freshdi received 57 buyer requests for Sesame Seed in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Sesame Seed suppliers
205 listings from 120 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
The typical minimum order quantity for Sesame Seed is 5.0 MT, with a range from 5.0 to 22.0 MT across current listings. This consistent low end suggests that even small-volume buyers can find viable suppliers, though larger orders may offer better pricing due to volume discounts and supply stability.
T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Sesame Seed suppliers, adopted by 58.9% of them on Freshdi. This term is standard in the industry, but buyers should verify exact conditions with each supplier, especially given the significant gap in demand for alternative terms like L/C and other payment methods.
Sesame Seed listings show a 338% price spread and notable term mismatches. For trade terms, FOB demand (36%) is slightly lower than supply (41.7%), while CIF and CFR face significant gaps with demand far exceeding supply. Payment terms also show a large mismatch: T/T is widely offered but in high supply, while L/C and other terms are in demand but rarely provided, creating clear negotiation risks.
82.5% of the 120 Sesame Seed suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 99 verified accounts based on platform checks. Additionally, 36 suppliers list a certificate, with FDA registration being the most common at 3 suppliers, providing a strong signal of compliance and quality assurance for buyers evaluating reliability.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, quantity, and destination, or browse live Sesame Seed listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Sesame Seed listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026 - 205 active listings, 57 buyer requests, 129 source documents, and 890 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Sesame Seed type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Sesame Seed, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Sesame Seed
Freshdi files Sesame Seed under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Bean, Nut & Seed. Sesame Seed shares its group on Freshdi with Melon Seed, Fresh White Beans, Cocoa Butter Bath, Bitter Cola and Roasted Chickpeas. Freshdi maps Sesame Seed to the commodity Sesame Seeds, HS code 1207. Sesame Seed drew 57 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Post a buying request for Sesame Seed on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
What sets a Sesame Seed quote
A reference for buying Sesame Seed by the container load: the facts of this category, then the shared terms.
Where are Sesame Seed suppliers based?
Nigeria has the most Sesame Seed suppliers on Freshdi (22%), followed by Ethiopia (14%) and India (10%), as of November 2026. The Sesame Seed suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 46%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 22% | 26 |
| Ethiopia | 14% | 17 |
| India | 10% | 12 |
| Pakistan | 8% | 9 |
| Tanzania | 7% | 8 |
| South Africa | 6% | 7 |
| Kenya | 4% | 5 |
| United States | 3% | 4 |
Comparing two or three origins helps you weigh price against freight and delivery time.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do Sesame Seed suppliers use?
As of November 2026, Sesame Seeds offers on Freshdi most often state FOB (42%); Sesame Seed terms may differ.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | Incoterm | 42% |
| CIF | Incoterm | 38% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 10% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 4% |
| CPT | Incoterm | 3% |
| FAS | Incoterm | 2% |
| DAP | Incoterm | 1% |
| DDP | Incoterm | 1% |
Terms across Sesame Seeds are a guide; agree the Sesame Seed terms deal by deal.
Which categories are related to Sesame Seed?
On Freshdi, Sesame Seed belongs to Bean, Nut & Seed; related categories include Bean, Cashew and Cocoa. Bean is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 440 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Bean, Nut & Seed | Parent group | 110 |
| Bean | Neighbouring category | 440 |
| Cashew | Neighbouring category | 414 |
| Cocoa | Neighbouring category | 384 |
| Seed | Neighbouring category | 372 |
| Sesame | Neighbouring category | 359 |
| Premium Cashew Nuts | Neighbouring category | 347 |
| Organic Cashew Nuts | Neighbouring category | 346 |
Open a related category to widen your search or to compare similar products.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.