Welcome to TALDO INTERNATIONAL, your trusted partner for exporting high-quality sesame from Burkina Faso.
Sesame (botanical name: Sesamum indicum) is one of the most important cash crops in Burkina Faso. Renowned for its exceptional quality, high oil content and natural purity, Burkinabe sesame is in demand in international markets, particularly in China, Vietnam, Turkey and Europe.
TALDO INTERNATIONAL is committed to supplying clean, well-graded sesame that complies with international standards, with full traceability and all the certificates required for export.
CHARACTERISTICS OF BURKINABÈ SESAME
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Sesamum indicum |
| HS Code | 12074000 / 12074090 |
| Origin | Burkina Faso (West Africa) |
| Color | White, off-white (whitish) |
| Oil content | 48% – 55% |
| Moisture | ≤ 6% |
| Impurities | ≤ 2% |
| Damaged seeds | ≤ 3% |
| Size / Grade | 2,5 mm – 3,5 mm |
| Packaging | 50 kg or 25 kg bags (woven PP bags) |
| Certifications | Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate |
| Treatment | Aluminium phosphide fumigation (PH₃) |
| Harvest period | October – December |
| New crop | 2026–2027 crop season |
QUALITY AND EXPORT STANDARDS
Sesame exported by TALDO INTERNATIONAL complies with the following strict standards:
- Cleaned and graded: clean seeds, free from foreign matter
- Properly dried: controlled moisture content for optimal storage
- Manual and mechanical sorting: removal of immature seeds and impurities removal of immature seeds and impurities
- Mandatory fumigation PH₃ (aluminium phosphide) treatment before shipment
- Phytosanitary inspection : issuance of an international phytosanitary certificate by DPV (Plant Protection Directorate) of Burkina Faso
- Certificate of Origin : certifying the Burkinabè origin of the product
- Fumigation certificate : issued by an authorized technician
- Land transport certificate : certifying the transportation of the goods
🌱 Sesame Seeds – Premium Quality – – Quality Control – Sample
TALDO INTERNATIONAL supports the preparation of sesame lots intended for international markets.
- Seed quality inspection
- Sample inspection
- Traceability monitoring
- Export documentation support
- Quality tailored to international markets
- Sesame intended for export undergoes preparation and inspections tailored to the requirements of each buyer and destination country.
Our Commitments:
- Batch traceability and shipment tracking
- Coordination with collection and packaging partners
- Organization of inland transportation to transit ports
- Assistance with the preparation of export documents
- Our Destinations
- China • Vietnam • Turkey • Europe
🤲🚛Loading & Logistics
TALDO INTERNATIONAL organizes the transportation of sesame from Burkina Faso to ports in the sub-region.
- Loading and transportation of goods
- Transportation to Lomé, Tema and Cotonou
- Shipment tracking
- Assistance with export formalities
Our objective: to facilitate the transportation of sesame to international markets.
📦 Sesame Loading and Container Shipment
TALDO INTERNATIONAL: your partner in transporting sesame to international markets.
We organize and support inland transportation operations for sesame from Burkina Faso to maritime ports in the sub-region for international shipment.
Our services include:
- Loading preparation: coordination of goods and container loading operations.
- Logistics coordination: transport planning and coordination with the various stakeholders
- Inland transportation: transportation of containers or goods to transit ports.
- Shipment tracking : support and traceability throughout the operations.
- Documentation assistance: preparation and follow-up of the documents required for transportation and export.
PRODUCTION AREAS IN BURKINA FASO
Sesame is cultivated in several regions of Burkina Faso, including:
- Région du Centre (Ouagadougou and surrounding areas)
- Hauts-Bassins Region (Bobo-Dioulasso)
- Central Plateau Region
- Centre-West Region
- Eastern Region
- Boucle du Mouhoun Region
TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
As Burkina Faso is a landlocked country, sesame is transported by road to maritime ports:
| Loading Port | Transit Country | Main Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Tema | Ghana | Vietnam, Turkey, Europe, India |
| Cotonou | Benin | Vietnam, Turkey, Europe, India |
| Lomé | Togo | Vietnam, Turkey, Europe, India |
| Abidjan | Côte d’Ivoire | Vietnam, Turkey, Europe, India |
Declared modes of transport: Road + Sea (Truck and Vessel)
Shipping lines: Maersk, MSC, PIL, etc.
Container types: 20-foot (20 FT), 40-foot (40 FT)
Capacité de chargement : 5 x 20 FT, 10 x 20 FT, 2 x 40 FT
WHY CHOOSE TALDO INTERNATIONAL?
✅ Superior quality: clean seeds, consistent size, high oil content
✅ Full traceability: certificates of origin, phytosanitary and fumigation certificates provided
✅ Reliable logistics: end-to-end road and sea transportation
✅ Proven experience: partnerships with clients in China, India, Vietnam, Turkey and Europe
✅ Competitive prices: attractive quality-to-price ratio on the global market
✅ Responsive customer service: personalized support for every order
USES OF SESAME
Sesame is used in:
- Human consumption: sesame oil, tahini, pastries and confectionery.
- Cosmetics: massage oil, skin care and hair care products.
- Pharmaceuticals: dietary supplements and traditional remedies.
- Industry: vegetable oil production and oilseed meal for animal feed.
CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS PROVIDED
TALDO INTERNATIONAL routinely provides:
- Certificate of Origin – confirming the product's origin in Burkina Faso.
- Phytosanitary Certificate – issued by Burkina Faso's Plant Protection Directorate.
- Fumigation certificate confirming fumigation treatment with phosphine (PH₃).
- Inland Transportation Certificate – confirming transportation to the port.
- Customs Certificate endorsed by the Directorate General of Customs.
- Inspection Report – documenting quality inspection by the phytosanitary service.
- Commercial Invoice – detailing the goods.
- Bill of Lading (B/L) – maritime transport document.
CONTACT AND ORDERS
For inquiries, sample requests or orders for sesame from Burkina Faso, please contact us:
🏢 TALDO INTERNATIONAL
📍 Adresse : 01 BP 1536 Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso
📞 Téléphone : 70 65 74 61
📧 Email info@taldointernational.com
Website : www.taldointernational.com
DOWNLOADS
Links to available PDF certificates: phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate and inland transportation certificate.
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Burkina Faso Sesame: An Exceptional Seed from the Heart of West Africa, Exported by TALDO INTERNATIONAL.