
Taiwan imports tens of thousands of tonnes of sesame every year, traditionally from Africa, Myanmar and India. Pakistani sesame has become a preferred alternative for pressers and food manufacturers in Kaohsiung, Tainan, Taichung and Taipei for six reasons:
Sesame sits at the centre of Taiwanese cooking. Black sesame oil is the base of 麻油雞 (sesame oil chicken) and postpartum confinement meals, white sesame oil and paste go into noodle sauces and hotpot dips, and both colours feed the bakery, mooncake, nougat and traditional confectionery sectors. Health-food brands market black sesame powders, drinks and 芝麻糊 for calcium and antioxidants. Domestic sesame is grown mainly in Tainan and Chiayi but covers only a small share of consumption, so pressers and food manufacturers depend on imports year-round.
Taiwan’s importers are quality-driven and inspection-conscious: the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration samples imported sesame at the border for pesticide residues, aflatoxin and heavy metals. Kohenoor International supplies sortex-cleaned lots with full analysis, aligns documents with TFDA and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA) requirements, and offers black, natural white and hulled grades so a single importer can serve oil pressers, paste factories and bakeries from one container.
Traditional cold-pressed and roasted black sesame oil producers in Tainan, Changhua and Kaohsiung need consistent oil yield and colour.
Paste manufacturers and sauce brands need low-admixture seed for smooth grinding and clean flavour.
Bakery chains and mooncake makers need even seed for toppings and black sesame paste for fillings.
Functional-food brands producing black sesame powders, cereals and ready-to-drink products.
Snack and nougat makers need metal-detected, low-admixture lots with consistent roasting behaviour.
Trading houses redistributing to food service and retail need mixed-grade containers and buyer branding.
Kohenoor International(創立於1957年)向台灣出口白芝麻、去皮芝麻與黑芝麻(Sesamum indicum,HS 1207.40)。純度99.98%,含油量48-52%,經色選機清選,每批附檢驗報告(COA)與植物檢疫證明,符合台灣食品藥物管理署(TFDA)邊境查驗要求。喀拉蚩港(Karachi)至高雄或台中約14-18天,最低訂購量5公噸,報價FOB Karachi、CFR或CIF。歡迎透過WhatsApp +92-310-4929292 或 export@kohenoorint.com 索取報價與免費樣品。
| 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), about 165 km from our Hyderabad facility. Services connect Karachi with Taiwan’s main container ports directly or with one transshipment via Singapore or Port Klang:
| Destination Port | Typical Transit Time | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung | 14-17 days | Southern Taiwan: Tainan and Kaohsiung oil pressers, paste factories |
| Taichung | 15-18 days | Central Taiwan: Changhua, Taichung food processing |
| Keelung | 16-19 days | Northern Taiwan: Taipei bakeries, importers and distributors |
| Taipei Port | 16-19 days | Northern Taiwan distribution |
Imported sesame is inspected by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) under the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation, with plant-quarantine oversight by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA). Every Kohenoor consignment to Taiwan includes:
Taiwanese pressers and food brands protect their reputation on every batch. Kohenoor International has supplied East Asian buyers — China, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam — with sortex-cleaned, lab-tested sesame, shipment after shipment.
Our standard MOQ for Taiwanese buyers is 5 metric tons, which suits a part-load or a mixed container. Oil pressers and paste manufacturers typically order 18-19 MT (20ft FCL). Volume pricing applies for multi-container and contract orders.
Yes. Our black sesame is graded for deep, uniform colour and 48-52% oil content, suited to traditional roasted and cold-pressed black sesame oil (黑麻油). Natural white and hulled grades are available for white sesame oil, paste and bakery use.
Typically 14-17 days to Kaohsiung and 15-18 days to Taichung, direct or via one transshipment. We book with major carriers and share the vessel schedule at order confirmation.
Every lot is cleaned to 99.98% purity and lab-tested for moisture, FFA, aflatoxin and, on request, a pesticide-residue panel matched to Taiwan’s MRLs. The Certificate of Analysis and phytosanitary certificate support your TFDA import inspection application; your customs broker files the declaration and we resolve any queries before arrival.
We accept T/T (typically 30% advance, 70% against scanned shipping documents) and irrevocable LC at sight from Taiwanese banks. Prices are quoted in USD, FOB Karachi, CFR or CIF Kaohsiung / Taichung / Keelung.