What types of sesame seeds does Pakistan export?

Pakistan exports three main sesame seed types: natural white sesame (most common), hulled sesame (skin removed for confectionery), and black sesame (used in Asian cuisine and oil pressing).

What is the MOQ for sesame seeds from Pakistan?

Minimum order is typically 1 MT (1000 kg), often 5-10 MT for container shipments. FOB Karachi.

Is Pakistani sesame food-grade?

Yes. Kohenoor sesame is cleaned, sorted, and tested per lot. Available with phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, and on request HACCP-compliant processing documentation.

Sesame Seeds Exporter from Pakistan — Bulk Wholesale

Direct Pakistani exporter of natural white, hulled, and black sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum). Food-grade, ISTA-tested, FOB Karachi. KOHENOOR — 68 years of seed export trust.

≥99%Purity

≤8%Moisture

1 MTMOQ

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Three sesame seed types we export

Natural White

The most widely exported variety. Cream-coloured, used for tahini, halva, oil pressing, bakery topping. Origin: Punjab and Sindh.

Hulled Sesame

Skin mechanically removed for premium confectionery, sushi, and high-end bakery. Pure white appearance, higher oil yield.

Black Sesame

Naturally pigmented variety used heavily in Korean, Japanese, Chinese cuisine and traditional oil pressing. Higher antioxidant content.

Specifications

Parameter	Natural White	Hulled	Black
Purity	≥99%	≥99.95%	≥99%
Moisture	≤8%	≤6%	≤8%
Oil content	48-52%	50-55%	45-50%
Admixture	≤1%	≤0.05%	≤1%
FFA (oil)	≤2%	≤2%	≤2%

Why Pakistani sesame?

Origin advantage — Sindh & Punjab produce some of the highest-oil-content sesame in South Asia
Direct exporter pricing — no broker layer between you and the producer
FOB Karachi — fast shipping to MENA (5-12 days), Far East (15-25 days), East Africa (10-18 days)
Phytosanitary + COO + ISTA lot test issued on every shipment

Top buyer markets

Kohenoor sesame regularly ships to:

Turkey — large halva/tahini industry buyers
UAE, Saudi Arabia — confectionery and food processing
China, South Korea, Japan — black sesame for cuisine and oil pressing
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka — repackers and bakery
Europe (Germany, Netherlands) — organic and conventional food-grade

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Frequently asked questions

What is the harvest season for Pakistani sesame?

Pakistan harvests sesame from late September through November. Best fresh-crop pricing is typically December-February. Year-round shipment from cold-storage and conditioned warehouses.

Do you offer organic sesame?

We can arrange certified-organic lots subject to volume and 60-90 day lead time. Standard offering is conventional food-grade.

What packing options are available?

25kg PP woven bags (most common), 50kg jute, 1 MT FIBC (big bag for high-volume buyers). Vacuum-packed retail boxes available for branded buyers.

What's the difference between hulled and natural sesame?

Hulled sesame has the seed coat mechanically removed — it's whiter, cleaner-looking, and used for premium confectionery. Natural sesame keeps the coat (cream colour) and is preferred for oil pressing, tahini, halva.

What payment terms do you accept?

LC at sight, TT in advance, or TT against scan copy of BL. Terms for repeat buyers negotiable.