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Indian Sesame Market Remains Firm as Delayed Kharif Sowing Supports Prices

June 26 2026. India's sesame market continues to trade on a firm note as delayed Kharif sowing, weather uncertainty and active buying by stockists strengthen market sentiment. Although global sesame supplies remain comfortable, concerns over the progress of the southwest monsoon in India are supporting domestic prices and limiting the possibility of any major correction. According to market reports, Kharif sesame sowing reached only about 5,000 hectares by June 12, 2026, compared with 11,000 hectares during the same period last year, indicating a slow start to the season. The delayed acreage, combined with lower summer sesame production in West Bengal, has raised concerns over future supplies and encouraged traders to maintain a firm outlook. Indian export prices have also remained stable to higher. White natural and hulled sesame are currently offered at around EUR 1.20–1.55 per kg, while premium black sesame continues to command higher prices of EUR 1.85–2.25 per kg due to strong demand and limited availability. Despite supportive domestic fundamentals, the international market is preventing a sharp rise in prices. China, the world's largest sesame importer, continues to hold around 370,000 tonnes of stocks at Qingdao Port, while Turkey and Sudan also have comfortable supplies. These inventories are helping balance the global market and reducing the risk of a sudden price spike. Market participants believe the direction of the Indian sesame market will largely depend on the progress of the monsoon over the next few weeks. Timely rainfall is expected to improve sowing and stabilise prices, while any prolonged rainfall deficit could tighten supplies further and provide additional support to the market. Export demand from Asia and the Middle East remains steady, and traders expect the Indian sesame market to stay firm in the near term, with weather conditions continuing to be the key factor influencing prices during the 2026 Kharif season.