Shanghai's Waigaoqiao Port sees significant increase in African sesame imports
Date
3/13/2023 5:35:00 AM
(MENAFN) Shanghai's Waigaoqiao Port has experienced a significant increase in sesame imports from Africa, with a total of 1,845 tonnes imported as of March 3, marking a 4.3-fold increase from the same period last year. Shanghai Customs reported this on Monday. China has become the largest import market for African sesame, with Waigaoqiao Port serving as the main entry point to Shanghai. During the first two months of 2023, most of the sesame imports came from Mali, Togo, Mozambique, Niger, and Tanzania.
Wu Zhigang, owner of a grain and oil enterprise located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, stated that African sesame imports are mainly used for extracting edible oil due to their high quality and low price. With the growing demand for sesame oil products in the Chinese market, Wu's company plans to import over 10,000 tonnes of African sesame this year, compared to last year's 3,000 tonnes.
According to Shanghai Customs statistics, Shanghai ports imported more than 40,000 tonnes of African agricultural products, including sesame, during the first two months of 2023, valued at over 100 million U.S. dollars. The rise in demand for sesame products in China has led to an increase in African sesame imports, creating a lucrative opportunity for African countries to tap into the Chinese market.
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