A delegation of 23 Pakistani sesame seed exporters has secured significant orders from Chinese companies during their visit to Beijing and Handan City in Hebei Province, China. This achievement positions the exporters to become the leading suppliers of sesame seeds to China in 2024, marking a notable milestone in Pakistan’s export sector.
On August 19, the delegation attended the Pakistan-China B2B Sesame Conference at the Pakistan Embassy in Beijing. The conference, organized by the Mission and China National Grains Association (CNAGS), was inaugurated by Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Khalil Hashmi, and Vice President of CNAGS, Wang Zhenzhong. The leader of the delegation, Hafiz Saad bin Mustafa, also addressed the gathering.
An analyst from SCI Group presented insights on the demand and supply dynamics in the Chinese sesame market, along with related pricing trends. The conference attracted 19 leading Chinese enterprises interested in importing sesame seeds from Pakistan, including COFCO, Beijing Capital Agribusiness & Foods Group, Jingliang Holdings, Hebei Grain Group, and Zhuochuang Consulting Co. Ltd.
During their visit, the delegation also toured Daming County in Handan City, Hebei Province, which accounts for 20% of China’s sesame imports, currently totaling over 200,000 MT annually. The county primarily imports sesame seeds from Ethiopia, Mozambique, India, and other countries, with minimal imports from Pakistan. The visit provided a valuable opportunity for the delegation to explore new importers and expand Pakistani exports to Daming County.
The delegation visited four major factories in Daming County that import large quantities of sesame seeds for the production of food products and sesame oil. These factories included Jing Xinquan Sesame Oil, Wudelli Flour, Daming Fu Sesame Oil, and Taidu Group. During the seminar, detailed discussions were held on the prices, quantities, quality, and flavor of Pakistani sesame seeds.
In negotiations involving the Commercial Counsellor and Pakistani enterprises with the Daming Government and top Chinese companies, it was decided that an agreement would be finalized between Pakistani enterprises and major Chinese state enterprises. This agreement would support Pakistani exports to the county through the establishment of a warehousing facility in Daming’s industrial zone.
