Japan is the world's largest sesame importer. Sesame oil, particularly from roasted seed, is an important component of Japanese cooking and traditionally the principal use of the seed. China is the second-largest importer of sesame, mostly oil-grade. China exports lower-priced food-grade sesame seeds, particularly to Southeast Asia. Other major importers are the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey, and France.
Japan is the world's largest sesame importer Sesame oil particularly from roasted seed is an important component of Japanese cooking and traditionally the principal use of the seed China is the second-largest importer of sesame mostly oil-grade China exports lower-priced food-grade sesame seeds particularly to Southeast Asia Other major importers are the United States Canada the Netherlands Turkey and France