Pakistan witnessed a remarkable surge in sesame seed shipments to China throughout the year 2023. This unprecedented growth has positioned Pakistan as a major player in the global sesame seed market, with Chinese consumers increasingly embracing the quality and flavor of Pakistani sesame, said GhulamQadir, Commercial Counsellor here at the Pakistan Embassy. GhulamQadir stated that Pakistan’s export of Sesamum seeds to China was $250.85 million from January to November 2023, compared to $117.85 million in the same period last year. This marks an increase of more than 112%. Overall, Pakistan’s export of Sesamum seeds to China in 2022 was $128.44 million, while it was $120.44 million in 2021.
