Indian Sesame Seeds Exporter

India — A Leading Global Supplier of Sesame Seeds

India is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of sesame seeds, with Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh being the main growing regions. Sunrise Grain sources sesame directly from these belts, cleans it in Sortex optical sorters to remove impurities, and ships export-grade seeds to food manufacturers, bakery and confectionery buyers, oil extractors, and tahini / halva makers across 35+ countries.

Sesame Varieties We Export

Natural (whitish) sesame seeds — the classic Indian variety used in bakery toppings, snack coating, tahini, halva, and oil extraction. Mild nutty flavor, high oil content.
Hulled (dehulled, polished) sesame seeds — husk mechanically removed, bright white appearance, premium look for bakery, sushi, and high-end confectionery.
Black sesame seeds — rich oil content, used in bakery toppings, Asian cuisine, functional food applications, and specialty health products.
Organic / IPM sesame — certified organic and integrated-pest-management sesame available on contract-grow basis.

Typical Export Specifications

Parameter	Natural	Hulled
Purity	99.90-99.95%	99.95%
Oil Content	48-52%	50-55%
Moisture	≤ 6%	≤ 5%
Admixture	≤ 0.5%	≤ 0.1%
Damaged / discoloured	≤ 1%	≤ 0.5%
FFA (Free Fatty Acid)	≤ 2.0%	≤ 2.0%
HS Code	1207.40

Buyer Markets

Our sesame seeds reach food processors, oil mills, bakeries, and specialty retailers in the United States, Vietnam, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, and other markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Why Sunrise Grain for Sesame Seeds

Direct sourcing from Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh growers — shorter chain, better pricing.
Sortex optical cleaning for consistent 99.90%+ purity.
FSSAI, HACCP, ISO 22000 and HALAL certified handling.
Flexible packaging — 25 kg / 50 kg jute bags, 1 MT jumbo, private label.
End-to-end export documentation including phytosanitary and certificate of origin.

Also sourcing other seeds? We export cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and mustard seeds from the same India belts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Indian sesame seeds we get from international buyers.

What sesame seed varieties do you export from India?

We export three main varieties: natural (whitish) sesame seeds, hulled (dehulled, bright white) sesame seeds, and black sesame seeds. All are Sortex-cleaned to 99.90-99.95% purity and available in food-grade, bakery-grade, and confectionery-grade specifications.

What is the standard FFA / oil content of your sesame seeds?

Oil content is typically 48-52% for natural seeds and 50-55% for hulled seeds. Free fatty acid (FFA) is maintained ≤ 2.0%. Specific oil-mill specs can be matched on request.

What packaging do you offer for sesame seeds?

Standard packaging is 25 kg or 50 kg new jute bags with inner food-grade poly liner. 1 MT PP jumbo bags for high-volume buyers and private-label branded packaging options are available.

Can you supply organic / IPM sesame seeds?

Yes. Organic certified and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) sesame seeds are available on contract basis with advance planning. Share your target volume and we'll align with the next harvest cycle.

Which ports do you ship sesame seeds from?

We ship from Mundra, Kandla, and JNPT (Nhava Sheva) depending on destination routing. Container stuffing and port handling are coordinated by our team.