Sesame Seeds Suppliers - Wholesale & Bulk

Find GFSI-certified sesame seeds suppliers on Nutrada offering hulled, unhulled, and black sesame from India, Ethiopia, and Sudan. All sesame seeds suppliers maintain allergen controls as sesame became the 9th major allergen under the FASTER act in 2023.

Sesame Seeds Types and Forms

The hulled versus unhulled specification determines nutrient profile, flavour intensity, and shelf life for procurement teams.

Sesame Seeds Origin and Supply

India supplies the majority of hulled sesame for European food manufacturers, primarily from Rajasthan and Gujarat states where processing infrastructure supports consistent hulling quality. Ethiopia has expanded its share of EU organic sesame supply, offering both hulled and unhulled forms with growing dual-certification availability. Sudan remains a major producer of natural sesame with export volumes concentrated through Port Sudan, though supply can face seasonal logistics constraints. Tanzania provides East African supply with competitive pricing for unhulled grades, while Myanmar and Nigeria offer additional volumes during peak harvest periods from October to February.

Bulk Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are highly susceptible to rancidity due to their 50% oil content, requiring storage below 15°C and moisture levels under 6% to maintain 18-month shelf life for hulled varieties. Standard packaging uses 25-50 kg jute or polypropylene bags with moisture barrier linings to prevent oil degradation. Request batch-specific aflatoxin testing results as oilseeds require mandatory testing under EU import regulations, with maximum limits of 4 ppb for aflatoxin B1.

Sesame is often sourced alongside nigella and sunflower seeds by buyers supplying bakery and snack manufacturers.

Organic Sesame Seeds

India and Ethiopia hold both EU Organic and USDA NOP certifications for sesame production, with Ethiopia offering deeper organic supply for unhulled grades. Indian organic suppliers concentrate in Gujarat state where certified acreage supports consistent volumes, while Ethiopian suppliers provide dual-certified organic sesame from highland regions with naturally lower pest pressure.

Sesame Seeds Private Label

Private label formats include retail pouches from 100g to 1kg, glass jars for premium positioning, and resealable stand-up pouches for health food channels. MOQ for private label typically starts at 500-1000 kg per SKU depending on packaging complexity. Specify hulled versus unhulled before production begins as this determines both nutritional labelling requirements and target shelf positioning.

Sesame Seeds Manufacturers

European sesame processors concentrate in Germany, Netherlands, and Greece where tahini and halva production drives volume demand. Request batch-specific certificates of analysis covering aflatoxin levels, moisture content, and allergen control documentation as sesame allergen labelling became mandatory under EU Regulation 1169/2011 in December 2023. Nutrada lists GFSI-certified sesame seeds suppliers from India, Ethiopia, and Sudan, covering hulled and unhulled forms across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.

Further reading:

• Hulled vs Unhulled Sesame

This ingredient is also available as:

• Sesame Oil