Oil of sesame seed production in Burkina Faso
In 2023 Burkina Faso produced 708 t of oil of sesame seed, the 43rd largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 340%. The record was 1,044 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 708 t
- World rank
- 43 of 60
- 10-year change
- +340%
- Record
- 1,044 t
- 2020
Oil of sesame seed in Burkina Faso, 2000–2023 (tonnes)
Burkina Faso compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.01% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +340%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Singapore | 1,000 | 0.08% |
| 42 | Afghanistan | 909 | 0.08% |
| 43 | Burkina Faso | 708 | 0.06% |
| 44 | Eritrea | 630 | 0.05% |
| 45 | Belgium | 590 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Burkina Faso is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 708 | +13% |
| 2022 | 629 | +18% |
| 2021 | 534 | −49% |
| 2020 | 1,044 | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 970 | +168% |
| 2018 | 362 | +162% |
| 2017 | 138 | +42% |
| 2016 | 97 | −63% |
| 2015 | 264 | −67% |
| 2014 | 790 | +391% |
| 2013 | 161 | +52% |
| 2012 | 106 | +34% |
| 2011 | 79 | −25% |
| 2010 | 106 | +20% |
| 2009 | 88 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 88 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 88 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 88 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 88 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 88 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 88 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 300 t USD 1.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 23 of 84
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 Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso produced 708 t in 2023, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Burkina Faso rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Burkina Faso ranked 43rd 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 Burkina Faso changed?
It rose by 340% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 1,044 t in 2020.
Does Burkina Faso export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Burkina Faso reported exports of 300 t (USD 1.4 m) and no imports, 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 Burkina Faso 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.