India Sesame Oil Price Trend (₹/MT)

Key Takeaway

• Factors affecting Sesame Oil (Low FFA) prices: Prices are primarily influenced by sesame seed production, acreage, crop yields, weather conditions, seed availability, crushing volumes and sesame seed inventories. Since the product is a quality-grade oil, low-FFA specifications, seed quality, oil recovery rates, refining losses and processing costs have a direct impact on pricing.
• Demand from food processing, cooking, tahini, sauces, bakery, confectionery, specialty foods and cosmetics is an important driver, while export demand from major consuming markets can significantly influence prices. Prices are also affected by international sesame seed and sesame oil prices, competing edible oils, currency movements, freight costs and import/export policies. Additionally, FFA levels, colour, purity, flavour, moisture, oxidation stability and other quality parameters can create significant premiums or discounts. Seasonal crop arrivals, inventory levels, processing capacity, regional demand and trader activity further contribute to short-term price movements.