Oil of sesame seed production in Nigeria
In 2023 Nigeria produced 48,602 t of oil of sesame seed, the 5th largest in the world (4.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 46%. The record was 176,342 t in 2012.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 48,602 t
- World rank
- 5 of 60
- 10-year change
- −46%
- Record
- 176,342 t
- 2012
Oil of sesame seed in Nigeria, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Nigeria compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 4.0%
- 7.9% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −46%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Myanmar | 148,500 | 12.4% |
| 4 | Japan | 54,915 | 4.6% |
| 5 | Nigeria | 48,602 | 4.0% |
| 6 | Central African Republic | 44,820 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Turkey | 40,200 | 3.3% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Nigeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48,602 | +129% |
| 2022 | 21,216 | −34% |
| 2021 | 32,000 | −4.1% |
| 2020 | 33,382 | −35% |
| 2019 | 51,565 | −20% |
| 2018 | 64,165 | −31% |
| 2017 | 92,368 | +14% |
| 2016 | 80,804 | +62% |
| 2015 | 49,810 | −10% |
| 2014 | 55,602 | −38% |
| 2013 | 90,139 | −49% |
| 2012 | 176,342 | +696% |
| 2011 | 22,148 | +262% |
| 2010 | 6,124 | +155% |
| 2009 | 2,400 | −25% |
| 2008 | 3,200 | −11% |
| 2007 | 3,600 | −18% |
| 2006 | 4,400 | −39% |
| 2005 | 7,200 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 7,200 | −10.0% |
| 2003 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 8,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 8,000 | −33% |
| 1995 | 12,000 | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 11,200 | +7.7% |
| 1993 | 10,400 | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 9,600 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 9,200 | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 8,800 | +10% |
| 1989 | 8,000 | +11% |
| 1988 | 7,200 | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 6,800 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 6,800 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 6,800 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 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 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 267 t USD 501,000
- Exporter rank
- 26 of 84
- Imports
- 42 t USD 108,000
- Importer rank
- 75 of 156
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 Nigeria?
Nigeria produced 48,602 t in 2023, 4.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nigeria rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Nigeria ranked 5th 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 Nigeria changed?
It fell by 46% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 176,342 t in 2012.
Does Nigeria export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Nigeria reported exports of 267 t (USD 501,000) and imports of 42 t (USD 108,000), 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 Nigeria is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
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.