Nigeria is among the world’s top five sesame seed exporters, and for good reason. The country’s vast arable land, favourable climate in the middle-belt region, and generations of farming know-how produce seeds of exceptional quality — with oil content regularly exceeding 50%, the highest benchmark demanded by Japanese and East Asian buyers.

Why Buyers Choose Nigerian Sesame

Premium Nigerian sesame — sometimes called ‘white gold’ — is characterised by its bright white colour, low free fatty acid content, and minimal impurity level. These properties make it ideal for tahini production, sesame oil extraction, and bakery applications in Europe and Asia.

• Oil content: 50–55%, well above the 48% global average
• Moisture: ≤ 6%, ensuring long shelf life during transit
• Admixture: < 1%, meeting the strictest Japanese JAS standards
• Available in natural (unhulled) and machine-hulled grades

Our Sourcing and Processing Commitment

At Gaintguilds, we source sesame directly from smallholder farming communities in Jigawa, Nassarawa, and Benue states. Each batch undergoes multi-stage cleaning, gravity separation, and colour sorting before being packed in food-grade polypropylene bags for export. Every shipment is accompanied by a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and quality analysis report.

With growing global demand for plant-based oils and health foods, Nigerian sesame is positioned for sustained price appreciation. We invite buyers and trading houses to contact us for current pricing and minimum order quantities.