Oil of sesame seed production in Mali
In 2023 Mali produced 2,365 t of oil of sesame seed, the 35th largest in the world (0.20% of the world total). The record was 20,214 t in 2016.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,365 t
- World rank
- 35 of 60
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 20,214 t
- 2016
Oil of sesame seed in Mali, 2015–2023 (tonnes)
Mali compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.20%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Syria | 3,000 | 0.25% |
| 34 | Australia | 2,474 | 0.21% |
| 35 | Mali | 2,365 | 0.20% |
| 36 | Netherlands | 2,189 | 0.18% |
| 37 | Iraq | 1,600 | 0.13% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,365 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 2,365 | +316% |
| 2021 | 568 | — |
| 2019 | 7,645 | −16% |
| 2018 | 9,073 | +47% |
| 2017 | 6,192 | −69% |
| 2016 | 20,214 | +277% |
| 2015 | 5,364 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 10,000
- Exporter rank
- 80 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 Mali?
Mali produced 2,365 t in 2023, 0.20% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mali rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Mali ranked 35th of 60 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 22.9% of the world total.
Does Mali export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Mali reported exports of 1 t (USD 10,000) 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 Mali 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.