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Where are sesame seeds grown in Nigeria?
Currently, there are 26 sesame-growing states in Nigeria; some of these include Ebonyi, Delta, Jigawa, Bauchi, Nassarawa, Benue and Taraba. The market for sesame seeds is quite vast with Japan and China as the major importers of these seeds. Countries like Turkey, India, Poland and Netherlands have also traded with Nigeria in the past.
How much does Nigeria Export sesame seed a year?
The annual exports of sesame seed are valued at $20mn in a global trade in sesame seed valued at $480mn. Despite being the leading supplier to Japan, Nigerian sesame exporters have only 4% of the world market. Exports are heavily skewed towards Japan.
Why are sesame seeds so popular in Nigeria?
Sesame seeds are one of the highly sought after cash crops in Nigeria. It is second to cocoa in terms of export value. In fact 90% of the sesame seed produced in the country is exported abroad. The reason for the popularity of sesame seeds is due to its numerous health and industrial benefits.
Is Nigerian Sesame a good oil?
It seems that Nigerian sesame is generally imported as an oilseed. The seed from Nigeria has relatively high oil content and is competitively priced. Where the bakery and confectionery users of sesame have particular requirements concerning seed attributes, such as color and flavor, the sesame oil sector is less demanding.