Sesame Seeds
Edible-grade and crushing-grade Nigerian sesame, cleaned to 99%+ purity on Bühler and Cimbria lines.
- Packaging
- 25 kg polypropylene bags / 50 kg polypropylene bags / 1 MT bulk totes
- MOQ
- 1 x 20ft container
- Grade
- Edible (99.9%), Crushing (98–99%), Nigerian Export (99%+)
Nigeria is among the world's top producers of sesame seeds, contributing approximately 7% of global supply. Annual output ranges from 450,000 to 550,000 metric tonnes, with roughly 80% destined for export.
K-CAP GLOBAL LTD supplies edible-grade sesame for confectionery and bakery buyers, and crushing-grade sesame for oil extractors, processed on Bühler color sorters, Cimbria air-screens and gravity tables.
Where the product comes from.
- Bauchi State
- Benue State
- Jigawa State
- Kano State
- Kogi State
- Taraba State
- Niger State
- Nasarawa State58,023 tons — 11.4% of Nigeria's 2024 sesame harvest
- Katsina State
Key numbers and cycle.
| 2024 national harvest | 508,920 tons |
|---|---|
| 2024 export volume | 362,874 tons |
| 2024 export revenue | USD 425.6 million |
| Yield with improved practice | 500 kg → 1.5 tons per hectare |
Stages before container loading.
- Step 01Threshing
Mechanized threshing processes 1 tonne in ~9 hours with a 3-person crew (vs. ~5 days manually for 4 workers).
- Step 02Air-screen cleaning
Cimbria and Westrup air-screen machines remove chaff, dust and lightweight impurities.
- Step 03Gravity separation
Gravity tables and de-stoners remove stones and heavy contaminants.
- Step 04Color sorting
Dual Bühler color sorters lift purity to 99.9% for edible-grade lots.
- Step 05Bagging & storage
Storage capacity over 32,000 MT is documented for year-round consistent supply.
Lot-tested against buyer contract.
| Edible grade purity | 99.9% |
|---|---|
| Crushing grade purity | 98 – 99% |
| Nigerian Export Grade | 99%+ purity |
| Regular testing | Moisture, color, purity and oil content verification |
Processing equipment and capacity.
- Cimbria air-screen cleaners
- Westrup gravity separation
- Dual Bühler color sorters
- De-stoners
- 32,000+ MT storage capacity
Where buyers use this commodity.
- Tahini and halawa
- Bakery and confectionery
- Sesame oil extraction
- Ingredient processing
Founder-backed product terms.
- Grade
- Edible (99.9%), Crushing (98–99%), Nigerian Export (99%+)
- Packaging
- 25 kg polypropylene bags, 50 kg polypropylene bags, 1 MT bulk totes
- MOQ
- 1 x 20ft container
Markets named in the founder source.
- China
- Japan
- Middle East
- Europe
Common procurement questions.
What purity level do you supply for tahini production?+
The founder source lists edible grade at 99.9% purity for tahini, halawa, bakery and confectionery applications.
Can you provide independent lab testing?+
Yes — SGS or Bureau Veritas third-party inspection is available pre-shipment on request.
Request a quote or product brief
Send quantity, destination port and target certification. K-CAP can confirm availability, documentation and next steps.