The Sesame Seed Export Business Training: From Sourcing to International Markets is a comprehensive, entrepreneur-focused program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies required to successfully venture into one of Nigeria’s most profitable non-oil export industries.

Nigeria is one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of sesame seeds, supplying premium-quality white and mixed sesame to major markets such as Japan, China, Turkey, South Korea, Vietnam, and parts of Europe. 

This training provides a practical, step-by-step roadmap to help participants understand the industry, structure their operations correctly, and build a thriving export business.

The training begins by introducing participants to the fundamentals of sesame seed production and the characteristics that determine international market value. It covers important topics such as seed varieties in Nigeria, moisture requirements, purity levels, oil content, color grading, and cleaning standards.

Participants will learn how to identify export-ready sesame seeds and how to source them from farmers, aggregators, and producing communities across the northern region—including Kano, Jigawa, Benue, Nasarawa, Katsina, and Gombe.

A core aspect of this training is understanding the global sesame seed market. Participants will gain insights into major importing countries, consumption trends, pricing structures, and the specific quality specifications demanded by different regions. The course also teaches how to conduct market research, analyze buyer profiles, negotiate international contracts, and position Nigerian sesame competitively for premium pricing.

The training further dives into the practical side of the export business, offering step-by-step guidance on setting up operations, designing effective supply chains, performing proper cleaning and sorting, storing seeds safely, and preventing contamination such as aflatoxins. Participants will be guided through key export procedures—such as documentation, regulatory compliance, quality inspection, SGS or NESREA requirements, fumigation, cargo booking, shipping terms, and port processes.

To ensure commercial viability, the training includes a financial analysis component that teaches participants how to calculate cost of procurement, cleaning costs, logistics expenses, profit margins, and break-even points. Real-world case studies and examples are used to help new exporters avoid common mistakes, prevent losses, and understand the financial realities of the business.

With a strong emphasis on practicality, this program gives participants the confidence to begin sourcing, negotiating with buyers, preparing shipments, and executing successful export transactions with minimal risk.

Upon completion, learners will have a full implementation blueprint and a clear understanding of how to start and scale a profitable sesame seed export venture from Nigeria.