Keventer Group exports 1,000 mt of sesame seeds to Mexico

KOLKATA: The Rs 1,800 crore Keventer Group has exported 1000 metric tonnes of sesame seeds to Dipasa, a company which is the largest end user and importer of sesame in Mexico.

Keventer is now set to take fresh orders. The raw material which is exported is sourced from places across Gujarat and Rajasthan with the main storage facility located in Gandhidham. The company stored 5000 metric tonnes in Rajasthan during the season which was later used for exports.

On an average, 8,000-10,000 metric tonnes of sesame seeds are exported annually to countries like US, Europe, Mexico, Middle East and Taiwan. The total market size of sesame in India is 3 lakh tonnes and Keventer adds a considerable percentage of the market. Adding Mexico to the export list has helped Keventer affirm the position as the of the important sesame exporters in the world.

Keventer is also exploring the possibility to export sesame oil and is looking for sourcing opportunities for the same. "Maintaining our aggressive growth pattern, we wish to extend our export list in the area of sesame seeds. With this expansion, Keventer will be able to offer its customers a complete range of sesame seeds having a wide variety of applications." said Mr. C.J. Chhabra, senior vice president, (exports), Keventer Agro Ltd.

Keventer exports a variety of sesame seeds that ranges from natural, hulled to crushing grade seeds. It mainly procures these seeds from Rajasthan and Gujarat. With an eye on further growth, Keventer is actively looking to expand its sourcing activity to southern and eastern India.