Oil of sesame seed production in Chad
In 2023 Chad produced 9,146 t of oil of sesame seed, the 19th largest in the world (0.76% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%. The record was 11,642 t in 2019.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 9,146 t
- World rank
- 19 of 60
- 10-year change
- +22%
- Record
- 11,642 t
- 2019
Oil of sesame seed in Chad, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Chad compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.76%
- 0.66% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +22%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Pakistan | 12,142 | 1.0% |
| 18 | Iran | 9,348 | 0.78% |
| 19 | Chad | 9,146 | 0.76% |
| 20 | Vietnam | 8,700 | 0.72% |
| 21 | Lebanon | 8,228 | 0.68% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Chad is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,146 | −0.7% |
| 2022 | 9,214 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 9,165 | −6.0% |
| 2020 | 9,747 | −16% |
| 2019 | 11,642 | +28% |
| 2018 | 9,067 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 9,067 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 9,067 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 9,067 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 9,067 | +21% |
| 2013 | 7,481 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 6,851 | +10% |
| 2011 | 6,201 | −3.4% |
| 2010 | 6,421 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | −100% |
| 1983 | 8 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of oil of sesame seed in Chad?
Chad produced 9,146 t in 2023, 0.76% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chad rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Chad ranked 19th 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 Chad changed?
It rose by 22% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 11,642 t in 2019.
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 Chad 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.