Ethiopian Humera Sesame – Middle East & Asia Commodity Trading

Requirement

Ethiopian sesame, particularly the prized Humera variety, commands premium prices in Middle Eastern and Asian markets for its high oil content and distinctive flavor profile. This $3.6 million commodity trading programme sources 800 tonnes annually of Grade 1 sesame from Ethiopia's premier growing regions. Sourcing focuses on Humera and Gondar varieties from the Tigray and Amhara regions, known for producing whitish hulled sesame with 50%+ oil content ideal for tahini production and confectionery applications. Quality specifications include maximum 6% moisture, 99% purity, and aflatoxin levels meeting EU and Middle Eastern import standards. We seek commodity traders, tahini manufacturers, confectionery suppliers, and cooking oil processors. Supply partners include established Ethiopian exporters with Ethiopia Commodity Exchange membership, pre-export finance capabilities, and quality control infrastructure. Pricing tracks international sesame markets with current projections of $1,450-1,600/tonne FOB Djibouti depending on grade and market timing. Standard shipping is 20ft containers via Djibouti port with weekly sailings to major destinations. Payment terms include CAD and documentary L/C. Ethiopia is Africa's largest sesame exporter, and Humera sesame represents the premium segment. This programme connects international buyers with verified supply chains in a market often challenged by quality inconsistency.