Bowagate Global Limited is an expert and certified exporter of Agricultural products, mineral resources, and non-oil products, duly registered with Nigeria Export Promotion Council. We are also a licensed customs broker and freight forwarding company, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria, with over 20 years of working experience in the industry. We are a reliable and trusted export company with deep practical knowledge and understanding of the exportation of high-quality grade sesame seeds to countries like China, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, the United States of America, the Netherlands, Egypt, Germany, Greece, etc. We offer sesame seeds export business in a professional and transparent manner and our dedicated team will be glad to help you source for the best qualities, and deliver to you on time and in good conditions, based on mutually agreed terms.

SESAME SEEDS:
Sesame seeds or Beni-seeds as they are locally called are among the most commercially viable crops in Nigeria which is critical to the Agricultural economy of the Nation. Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds that grow in pods on the sesamum indicum plant. The sesame seed from Nigeria is rich in elements such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, etc. It is a good source of vitamins such as vitamins B and E. It has a fiber content in good percentage. Sesame seeds in Nigeria have a wide variety of uses for food processing companies, pharmaceutical companies, and beauty companies around the world. This makes Nigeria an excellent destination for the supply of high-quality sesame seeds.
Nigeria ranks 5th among top producers of Sesame seeds in the world; with over 490,000 tonnages annually. As a result, Nigeria is one of the leading exporters of Sesame seeds in the world. The sesame seeds produced in Nigeria are very good in quality and there is an abundance of the seed crop, especially during the peak period. The abundant availability of raw produce allows international buyers to get the quantity they need at a very competitive price.

TYPES OF SESAME SEED IN NIGERIA:
There are three types of sesame seeds that grow in Nigeria namely; white color sesame seeds or food-grade used in the bakery industry. The second type is the Brown or oil-grade, and then the third is the dark sesame seeds. The white sesame seed mostly grows in places like Benue, Gombe, Kaduna, Jigawa, Nassarawa, Taraba, etc. Also, the brown color grows in places like Jigawa, Kastina, and Kano states while the black color grows in Niger, Plateau, and as well as Taraba state.
Under the types of sesame seeds in Nigeria, we also have the Hulled sesame seeds and Unhalled sesame seeds. Hulled sesame seeds are the ones that have been processed by removing the hulls or outer shells covering the seed. They can be harvested as white, brown, and black sesame seeds. Hulled sesame seeds are exported in smaller volumes when compared to unhulled sesame seeds exported from Nigeria. Unhulled sesame seeds are the ones still in their shells/hulls or chaff after harvest. They can be eaten and have a crunchy taste than the hulled sesame seeds. They are harvested as white, brown, and dark sesame seeds as well. They are mostly exported from Nigeria.

REASONS TO CONSIDER BUYING SESAME SEED FROM NIGERIA:
- Sesame seed species in Nigeria are highly rich in oil, which importantly promotes health benefits. We produce high-quality raw sesame seeds with at least 50% oil content.
- Many states in Nigeria are involved in the farming and production of sesame seeds. So, Nigeria is a big market for the supply of sesame seeds in the world. As stated earlier, Nigeria ranks 5th among the largest producers of sesame seed in the world with about 490,000 tonnages per annum.
- Sesame seed farming in Nigeria is for exportation. Farmers and producers ensure that high-grade quality is produced to meet international demand.
- Exporters of sesame seeds comply with the health and food safety standards set for the exportation of agro-produce to the international market.
- The combination of good warehousing and storage facilities makes sesame seeds to be available in good quantity and quality for export throughout the year.
- Sesame seeds are sold at competitive prices in Nigeria compared to other countries.
- Our farmers have the right tools to produce and harvest in the planting season.
The association of sesame seed producers in Nigeria known as “The Nigerian National Sesame Seed Association of Nigeria”(NSSAN) is doing a great job in empowering farmers, sensitizing them, so as to ensure that they comply with trade specifications and storage of the products.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SESAME SEED FROM NIGERIA:
- Sesame seed is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, proteins, and healthy fats.
- Chemical extracts from sesame seeds slow sugar absorption in food which is good for people with diabetes.
- Sesame seed contains calcium which helps in the treatment of rickets.
- It is useful to protect the liver from free radicals, alcohol, and drugs.
- Drug manufacturers use sesame seeds to slow aging, wrinkles and treat burns, and protect the skin from UV rays.
- Sesame seed extracts can improve memory, hearing, and eyesight.
- Sesame seed chemicals help in the recovery of skin wounds and also reduce swelling.
- It is a good source of fiber which helps support the digestive system, reducing the risk of heart disease and obesity.
- It may help in lowering cholesterol.
- It is a nutritious source of plant protein.
- Hulled and unhulled sesame seeds can help lower blood pressure.
- It may aid hormone balance during menopause.
- It acts as a skin detoxifier.
- It may aid blood cell formation
- It can support healthy bones
- It may reduce inflammation.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE SPECIFICATION AND QUALITY SAMPLE OF SESAME SEED FROM NIGERIA:
- Origin: Nigeria
- Type: Hulled and Unhulled
- High Oil Content: Minimum of 50%
- Low Moisture Content: Less than 5%
- Purity and Cleanliness: Minimum of 99%
- Other Admixture: Less than 2%
- Free Fatty Acids FFA: Less than 2%
- Foreign Matter: Maximum of 1%
- Other Colors of seeds: Less than 2%
- Package Sizes: 50kg, 80kg, 100kg
- Container Load: As from 18MT-25MT per 20ft container
- Color: White, Brown, Dark Brown
- Incoterms: FOB, C&F, CIF, EXW
- Payment Type: LC, TT, Swift (65% Deposit, 35% after receiving original BL)

Expected Sea Shipping Documents:
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Inspection certificate
- Health/Safety Certificate
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
The above specifications and quality are a sample of what is obtainable in Nigeria with a little bit of variation. It is important to state here that Bowagate Global Limited is your trusted and reliable partner of choice that has all it takes to source and supply quality sesame seeds, arrange for pickup from farmers/producers' warehouses, prepare export documentation, and ensure that your products are delivered on time in good conditions. We are also an expert customs licensed broker, freight forwarding, and export broker with international partnerships with organizations like WCA, JCtrans, and FIATA, which is an added advantage to our esteemed clients.
Kindly contact us for your Agro product and mineral resources needs in Nigeria and around the globe and you will be glad to do business with us.
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