Reference News Network reported on January 6 that according to a report on the website of Tanzania's "Citizen" on January 3, China's increasing demand for sesame has brought opportunities for Tanzanians to export a large amount of locally grown sesame.According to the report, statistics show that China is the world's largest importer of sesame, accounting for about 50% of the world's total. From January to November 2022, China will import about 1.0328 million tons of sesame, 10% of which will come from Tanzania. Tanzania's sesame exports to China rose 19.1 percent to $167 million in the first 11 months of 2022, according to customs data, prompting local producers to improve quality and explore market opportunities.According to reports, a press officer at the Chinese embassy in Tanzania said in a speech that China offers zero-tariff treatment to sesame imported from many African countries, including Tanzania. This has greatly boosted African sesame exports.The official said that Chinese people like to eat sesame. With the improvement of the living standard of the Chinese people and the increasing emphasis on health, the demand for sesame and related products is also increasing. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Tanzania is one of the world's largest producers of sesame.The 2019/2020 agricultural sample survey by the National Statistics Office of Tanzania shows that Tanzania's sesame production is 128,800 tons, of which 128,600 tons are produced by small farmers and the rest by large farms. According to reports, not long ago, during Tanzanian President Hassan's visit to China, the two countries signed an agreement to further strengthen bilateral relations.