Brado Expands Sesame Operations and Tracks Market Growth

The sesame market is booming, and Brado, a leading company in multimodal logistics solutions, is keeping pace with this growth through a significant increase in grain transportation. In 2024, the company transported over 14,000 tons of sesame, an 80% increase in volume compared to the previous year, driven by growing market demand. With the recent trade agreement between Brazil and China and the opening of the South Korean market, expectations are for even stronger growth in sesame exports.

Data from the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex) show that Brazilian sesame exports jumped from 151,216 tons in 2023 to 246,250 tonnes in 2024, a 63% increase. Mato Grosso leads national production, accounting for 65% of Brazilian exports in 2024. Part of this output is shipped from Brado’s terminal in Rondonópolis, a strategic region where sesame-loaded containers are transferred from road to rail transport.

“Sesame is a seasonal product with a strong focus on the Brazilian export market. Brado offers a specific logistics solution for this product, ensuring efficiency throughout the export chain,” says Greici Araujo Silva, a sales executive at Brado.

In Brazil, sesame is commonly planted during the second harvest (safrinha) after harvesting soy or corn. Its short growth cycle of 90 to 100 days allows for this rotation, making it a profitable option for farmers. Additionally, sesame requires less water, making it an appealing alternative in areas with water restrictions. Sesame has a high added value, although not produced in the same volume as commodities like soy or cotton.

Market Expansion

In November 2024, Brazil and China signed an agreement opening the door for Brazilian sesame exports to the world’s largest grain importer. In March this year, the Asian country authorized 21 Brazilian companies to export sesame. China, which accounts for 36.2% of global sesame imports, represents a promising market for Brazilian producers. In China, sesame is widely used by the food industry, especially for oil production.

In January 2025, South Korea opened its market to Brazilian sesame, further expanding opportunities. These agreements mark a milestone for Brazil’s sesame sector, which has two major markets to channel its production and drive growth.

“With these new agreements, the outlook for 2025 is even more promising, and we’re ready to provide efficient and secure logistics solutions for sesame producers,” says Mayra Antunes Coelho, a sales executive at Brado.

Brado’s multimodal solution offers sesame producers a range of advantages. Security is a top priority, with the grain being stuffed into containers at the producer’s property and sealed until it reaches its final destination, ensuring product quality and minimizing contamination risks. Efficiency is also a strong point, with a combination of long-distance rail transport and short-distance road transport, taking advantage of each mode’s strengths. Rail transport is also more sustainable, reducing CO₂ emissions and contributing to a greener logistics chain.

Another benefit offered is the Special Customs Clearance Area for Export (Redex) at Brado’s terminal in Rondonópolis, which ensures faster cargo clearance, fewer inspections, a secure environment, and integrated monitoring with the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service.

Security is again emphasized as a key factor in the solution. Sesame is stuffed into containers at the farm and transported sealed to the final destination, maintaining quality and reducing contamination risks. The efficiency of combining rail for long hauls and road for short distances leverages each mode’s strengths, while customs clearance is streamlined by Redex. Rail transport also supports sustainability by reducing CO₂ emissions and contributing to a greener supply chain.

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