> 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.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/mali/

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# 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, 20232,365 t
World rank35 of 60
10-year change—
Record20,214 t2016

## Oil of sesame seed in Mali, 2015–2023 (tonnes)

## Mali compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.20%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 33 | [Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/syria/) | 3,000 | 0.25% |
| 34 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/australia/) | 2,474 | 0.21% |
| 35 | **Mali** | 2,365 | 0.20% |
| 36 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/netherlands/) | 2,189 | 0.18% |
| 37 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/iraq/) | 1,600 | 0.13% |

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

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

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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

Exports1 t USD 10,000
Exporter rank80 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 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

[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 Mali

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mali/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/mali/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/mali/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mali/)[Spring onions and shallots](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/mali/)[Okra](https://husfarm.com/production/okra/mali/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/mali/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/mali/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mali/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/mali/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mali/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/mali/)
[Agricultural production in Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mali/)

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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