SIMSICA® is BroadGrain Africa’s state-of-the-art sesame seed processing facility, strategically located in Kano, Nigeria, at the heart of one of the world’s fastest-growing sesame-producing regions.
Nigeria ranks among the top global producers and exporters of sesame seeds, contributing nearly 7 % of total world supply with an annual output of 450,000 – 550,000 metric tons, of which about 80 % is exported to key markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Sesame cultivation now covers approximately 500,000 hectares of farmland nationwide, concentrated in the northern states of Bauchi, Benue, Jigawa, Kano, Kogi, Taraba, Niger, Nassarawa, and Katsina.
Built on a 35,000 m² site, SIMSICA® is designed to deliver both crushing-grade and edible-grade sesame seeds to tahini, halawa, sesame oil, bakery, and confectionery manufacturers worldwide.
The facility integrates advanced European processing lines—including Cimbria, Westrup, and dual Bühler color sorters—supported by air-screen machines, gravity tables, and de-stoners.
With a total storage capacity of over 32,000 MT, SIMSICA® ensures consistent year-round procurement, cleaning, grading, color sorting, and containerized export of high-purity Nigerian sesame seeds to customers around the world.
