A.R.G. Ranganatha Export, sesame, nutrition, value, india 48-49 Volume 1 (4) July 2025 Indiaand#39;s sesame export potential is strong, leveraging its status as a major global producer with diverse varieties, favorable climate, and established processing, catering to rising demand for healthy, plant-based foods in markets like the US, EU, Japan, and South Korea, with exports driven by strong demand for both seeds (especially hulled) and oil, despite challenges like lower yields compared to global averages. Key growth factors include the shift to plant-based diets, demand in confectionery/baking, and government support, with potential for increasing yields through improved farming practices.