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# India Sesame Seed Market Update – September 2026
India’s sesame seed market is moving through an important period as the 2026 Kharif harvest season approaches and fresh crop arrivals become increasingly relevant to market direction.
Recent wholesale market data from Gujarat shows notable variation in sesame prices across different markets, varieties and grades. This makes product specification, colour, quality and sourcing location important when interpreting headline sesame prices.
## Latest Gujarat Sesame Market Snapshot
Recent Gujarat market data for 24 September 2026 reported an overall sesame average of approximately ₹12,142 per quintal across the markets covered by the source.
However, this overall figure includes different sesame varieties and grades, including white and black sesame, so it should not be interpreted as a single price for natural white sesame seeds.
Selected white sesame observations on 24 September 2026 included:
Bagasara, Amreli:
₹11,000 – ₹11,500 per quintal
Gondal, Rajkot:
₹9,500 – ₹12,005 per quintal
Jam Jodhpur, Jamnagar:
₹9,500 – ₹11,750 per quintal
Rajkot:
₹9,860 – ₹12,080 per quintal
Junagadh:
₹10,500 – ₹12,040 per quintal
These are wholesale mandi observations and can vary according to grade, quality, moisture, variety, arrivals and individual market conditions.
## Recent Price Movement
Viramgam market data provides an example of recent movement in local sesame prices.
Reported modal prices included:
22 July 2026: ₹11,590 per quintal
8 August 2026: ₹10,520 per quintal
18 August 2026: ₹10,375 per quintal
24 August 2026: ₹10,075 per quintal
1 September 2026: ₹10,850 per quintal
2 September 2026: ₹10,925 per quintal
9 September 2026: ₹10,975 per quintal
16 September 2026: ₹10,490 per quintal
The data shows that sesame prices can move meaningfully even within a relatively short period.
## Crop Season Context
Sesame is an important Kharif crop in Gujarat, with sowing generally taking place around June–July and harvesting around September–October.
This means September and October are important months to monitor crop arrivals, quality and price movement as new-season material enters the market.
Weather is another factor worth monitoring during this period because crop conditions can influence availability and quality.
## Why Sesame Prices Differ Between Markets
There is no single market price that represents every sesame seed specification.
Prices may differ depending on:
• Variety and colour
• Purity grade
• Moisture level
• Impurity level
• Seed appearance
• Cleaning and sorting
• Crop quality
• Market arrivals
• Processing requirements
• Packaging requirements
For example, raw mandi sesame should not be directly compared with cleaned, Sortex-processed or higher-purity sesame specifications.
## What Buyers Should Monitor
Buyers evaluating Indian sesame seeds should monitor more than headline mandi prices.
Important factors include current crop arrivals, quality of the new crop, purity requirements, moisture, colour consistency, oil content and processing requirements.
A lower raw-market price does not necessarily mean a lower final processed-product price if additional cleaning, sorting or quality control is required.
## Market Outlook: What to Watch Next
Over the coming weeks, the key variables to monitor include:
• New crop arrivals
• Quality of harvested sesame
• Gujarat mandi price movement
• White sesame price movement
• Moisture and purity of new-season material
• Weather conditions
• Availability of different grades
• Processing and sorting costs
Rather than treating one day’s mandi price as a fixed benchmark, market participants should monitor a series of observations and compare equivalent grades and specifications.
This market update will be revised as newer market information becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current sesame seed price in Gujarat?
Recent Gujarat market data for 24 September 2026 reported an overall sesame average of approximately ₹12,142 per quintal across the markets covered. Actual prices varied significantly by market, variety and grade.
What are recent white sesame prices in Gujarat?
On 24 September 2026, selected white sesame observations across Gujarat markets generally showed prices around ₹9,500 to ₹12,120 per quintal, although individual grades and markets varied.
Are mandi prices the same as processed sesame seed prices?
No. Mandi prices represent wholesale market observations. Processed sesame prices can differ depending on purity, cleaning, Sortex processing, moisture, quality, packaging and other commercial requirements.
When is sesame harvested in Gujarat?
Sesame is generally a Kharif crop in Gujarat, with sowing around June–July and harvesting around September–October.
Why do sesame seed prices vary between markets?
Prices can vary according to variety, colour, grade, purity, moisture, quality, arrivals, location and processing requirements.
How often should sesame market information be updated?
Market prices can change frequently. For a market-insight article, the data date should always be clearly displayed and newer observations should be added when the article is updated.
Sources & references
- Sources & References
- Agmarknet-based APMC market price data – Gujarat sesame markets
- Mandi Bhav India – Gujarat Sesame Market Price, updated 24 September 2026
- MandiAgent – Government-published wholesale sesame market observations, updated 25 September 2026
- ARPRIC product specifications and market interpretation
- Data checked: 26 September 2026
- Disclaimer: Market prices are indicative wholesale observations and may vary by market, variety, grade, quality, moisture, arrivals and other commercial factors. They should not be treated as an ARPRIC quotation or fixed buying/selling price.
