
Moroccan importers have long sourced sesame from Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria and India, often through European traders. Disrupted African supply, freight cost and ONSSA’s residue and aflatoxin controls have pushed buyers in Casablanca, Fès, Marrakech and Tangier to qualify a second reliable origin. They work with Kohenoor International because:
Moroccan cuisine uses sesame in dozens of traditional preparations, and the country’s bakery and pastry industry has industrialised rapidly: large biscuit and pastry groups in Casablanca and Mohammedia, bread and viennoiserie producers supplying Marjane, Carrefour and Aswak Assalam, artisan pastry chains, and a tahini and halva sector serving both domestic demand and exports. Demand peaks sharply before Ramadan and Eid, when chebakia and sellou production consumes a large share of annual sesame imports.
Because domestic sesame production is negligible, every tonne is imported and inspected by the Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (ONSSA) at Casablanca or Tanger Med. Kohenoor International supplies natural white, hulled and black grades from one origin, prepares the Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and origin documents ONSSA requires, and supports importers with French-language paperwork so cargo clears through PortNet without holds.
Pastry manufacturers and artisan chains producing Ramadan and celebration sweets.
Bakery groups supplying supermarkets and food service need bright seed for toppings.
Tahini and halva producers need high-oil, light-coloured seed for paste yield.
Amlou makers and oil pressers using sesame alongside argan and almonds.
Biscuit and snack groups need metal-detected, low-admixture lots.
Trading houses serving bakeries and re-exporting to West Africa need mixed-grade containers with buyer branding.
Kohenoor International (depuis 1957) exporte vers le Maroc des graines de sésame naturelles blanches, décortiquées et noires (Sesamum indicum, SH 1207.40) pour la pâtisserie, la boulangerie, la tahina et l’huile. Pureté 99,98 % après tri optique, teneur en huile 48-52 %, certificat d’analyse (aflatoxines, résidus) et certificat phytosanitaire conformes aux exigences de l’ONSSA. Expédition FOB Karachi vers Casablanca ou Tanger Med en 18-24 jours, commande minimale 5 tonnes, prix FOB, CFR ou CIF. Contact : WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 ou export@kohenoorint.com. | سمسم باكستاني أبيض ومقشور للحلويات والمخابز والطحينة في المغرب: نقاوة 99.98٪، شحن من كراتشي إلى الدار البيضاء خلال 18-24 يوماً.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sesamum indicum L. |
| Varieties | Natural (White), Hulled, Black |
| Purity | 99.98% minimum, sortex-cleaned |
| Oil Content | 48-52% |
| Moisture | ≤5% |
| FFA (Free Fatty Acid) | ≤2% |
| Admixture | ≤0.02% |
| Aflatoxin | Below detectable limits (lab-tested per lot) |
| Origin | Sindh & Punjab, Pakistan |
| HS Code | 1207.40 |
| Packaging | 25/50 KG PP bags or custom packaging |
| MOQ | 5 Metric Tons |
| Incoterms | FOB Karachi / CFR / CIF |
| Documents | Phytosanitary Certificate + Certificate of Analysis with every shipment |
We load at Karachi Port (KICT / SAPT). Services route via the Red Sea and Suez Canal to Morocco’s Mediterranean and Atlantic gateways:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Tanger Med | 18-22 days | Northern Morocco, Tangier, Fès, Rabat; fastest transshipment |
| Casablanca | 20-24 days | Casablanca-Settat industrial belt, Marrakech |
| Agadir | 22-26 days | Souss-Massa and the south |
| Nador | 20-24 days | Oriental region |
Food imports into Morocco are inspected by the Office National de Sécurité Sanitaire des Produits Alimentaires (ONSSA) with customs clearance through PortNet. Every Kohenoor consignment to Morocco includes:
A Moroccan pastry group cannot miss Ramadan because a container was held at Casablanca. Kohenoor International supplies North African buyers with lot-tested sesame and French-language documents that clear first time.
Our standard MOQ for Moroccan buyers is 5 metric tons. Pastry and bakery groups typically order 18-19 MT (20ft FCL), with seasonal contracts ahead of Ramadan; volume pricing applies from one FCL.
Yes. Natural white sesame with bright even colour and 48-52% oil suits pastry, bread toppings and tahini; hulled white sesame is available for premium pastry and tahini lines. Samples are couriered for a trial batch.
Typically 18-22 days to Tanger Med and 20-24 days to Casablanca via Suez. Allow 7-10 days for processing and booking, so plan 4-5 weeks from order to arrival; for Ramadan, order at least 8 weeks ahead.
Yes. Every consignment ships with a Certificate of Analysis (including aflatoxin and residues), phytosanitary certificate and legalised Certificate of Origin, with French translations of the invoice and packing list, aligned to your ONSSA import file.
We accept irrevocable letters of credit at sight from Moroccan banks and T/T payments (30% with the order, 70% against the bill of lading copy). Prices are quoted in USD or EUR, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Casablanca / Tanger Med.