Oil of sesame seed production in Belgium
In 2023 Belgium produced 590 t of oil of sesame seed, the 45th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 1,152 t in 2005.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 590 t
- World rank
- 45 of 60
- 10-year change
- −28%
- Record
- 1,152 t
- 2005
Oil of sesame seed in Belgium, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Belgium compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.07% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −28%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Burkina Faso | 708 | 0.06% |
| 44 | Eritrea | 630 | 0.05% |
| 45 | Belgium | 590 | 0.05% |
| 46 | Denmark | 553 | 0.05% |
| 47 | South Africa | 545 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Belgium is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 590 | −11% |
| 2022 | 660 | −27% |
| 2021 | 906 | −2.2% |
| 2020 | 926 | +51% |
| 2019 | 615 | −30% |
| 2018 | 878 | +23% |
| 2017 | 712 | −31% |
| 2016 | 1,037 | +25% |
| 2015 | 832 | −13% |
| 2014 | 958 | +17% |
| 2013 | 819 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 776 | −3.7% |
| 2011 | 806 | +41% |
| 2010 | 573 | −23% |
| 2009 | 748 | −15% |
| 2008 | 883 | +20% |
| 2007 | 733 | +12% |
| 2006 | 656 | −43% |
| 2005 | 1,152 | +51% |
| 2004 | 761 | +71% |
| 2003 | 444 | −22% |
| 2002 | 571 | −11% |
| 2001 | 639 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 611 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 562 t USD 1.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 17 of 84
- Imports
- 818 t USD 5.4 m
- Importer rank
- 22 of 156
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of oil of sesame seed in Belgium?
Belgium produced 590 t in 2023, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Belgium rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Belgium ranked 45th of 60 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 22.9% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of sesame seed in Belgium changed?
It fell by 28% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 1,152 t in 2005.
Does Belgium export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Belgium reported exports of 562 t (USD 1.7 m) and imports of 818 t (USD 5.4 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Belgium is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.