Sesame seed exports to China surge 180%

Pakistan's sesame seed exports to China surged by 179.88% in the first two months of 2025, reflecting growing demand and deepening agricultural trade ties between the two nations, said Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor at Pakistan's Embassy in Beijing.

Pakistan exported 22,740 metric tonnes of sesame seeds worth $28.27 million in January and February 2025, compared to 5,998 metric tonnes worth $10.10 million during the same period last year. This sharp rise highlights Pakistan's strengthening position in China's sesame market, driven by improved quality, streamlined trade processes, and rising consumer demand.

"Pakistan is among the top sesame exporters to China, benefiting from its expanding food industry and demand for high-quality agricultural products," Qadir stated. He attributed the growth to Pakistan's favourable climatic conditions, enhanced farming techniques, and trade facilitation.