Pakistan, July 26 -- Pakistan's sesame seed exports to China soared in the first half of 2025, recording a staggering 300% year-on-year increase in value, China Economic Net reported here on Friday quoting Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor at the Embassy of Pakistan.

Ghulam Qadir highlighted that from January to June 2025, Pakistan exported 46,029,511 kilograms of sesame seeds to China, generating $57.44 million in revenue.

This marks a substantial leap from the same period in 2024, when exports totaled 8,608,260 kilograms worth $14.39 million.

The remarkable growth is attributed to both a significant rise in export volume and a competitive pricing strategy. While the average price per kilogram was $1.67 in H1 2024, it drop...