> 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%.

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# 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, 2023708 t
World rank43 of 60
10-year change+340%
Record1,044 t2020

## Oil of sesame seed in Burkina Faso, 2000–2023 (tonnes)

## Burkina Faso compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.06%0.01% in 2013
10-year change+340%world +5.9%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41 | [Singapore](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/singapore/) | 1,000 | 0.08% |
| 42 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/afghanistan/) | 909 | 0.08% |
| 43 | **Burkina Faso** | 708 | 0.06% |
| 44 | [Eritrea](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/eritrea/) | 630 | 0.05% |
| 45 | [Belgium](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/belgium/) | 590 | 0.05% |

[Full ranking of 60 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/)

### Map of world production of oil of sesame seed

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports300 t USD 1.4 m
Exporter rank23 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](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/india/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/myanmar/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/japan/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/nigeria/)[Central African Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/central-african-republic/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/turkey/)[Uganda](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/uganda/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/saudi-arabia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/mexico/)[South Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/south-sudan/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/sudan/)
[All countries producing oil of sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/)

## Other products of Burkina Faso

[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/burkina-faso/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/burkina-faso/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/burkina-faso/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/burkina-faso/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/burkina-faso/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/burkina-faso/)[Cow peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-peas/burkina-faso/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/burkina-faso/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/burkina-faso/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/burkina-faso/)[Cotton seed](https://husfarm.com/production/cotton-seed/burkina-faso/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/burkina-faso/)
[Agricultural production in Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/country/burkina-faso/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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