Oil of sesame seed production in North Macedonia
In 2023 North Macedonia produced 391 t of oil of sesame seed, the 49th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 20%. The record was 463 t in 2021.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 391 t
- World rank
- 49 of 60
- 10-year change
- +20%
- Record
- 463 t
- 2021
Oil of sesame seed in North Macedonia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.03% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +20%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | South Africa | 545 | 0.05% |
| 48 | Sri Lanka | 500 | 0.04% |
| 49 | North Macedonia | 391 | 0.03% |
| 50 | Honduras | 354 | 0.03% |
| 51 | Czechia | 332 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 391 | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 358 | −23% |
| 2021 | 463 | +11% |
| 2020 | 418 | −2.6% |
| 2019 | 429 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 420 | −0.9% |
| 2017 | 424 | +21% |
| 2016 | 349 | −16% |
| 2015 | 414 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 400 | +23% |
| 2013 | 325 | −15% |
| 2012 | 381 | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 362 | +11% |
| 2010 | 326 | −15% |
| 2009 | 383 | +38% |
| 2008 | 278 | +562% |
| 2007 | 42 | −85% |
| 2006 | 273 | −19% |
| 2005 | 336 | −4.0% |
| 2004 | 350 | +41% |
| 2003 | 248 | −6.4% |
| 2002 | 265 | +143% |
| 2001 | 109 | +22% |
| 2000 | 89 | −56% |
| 1999 | 201 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 197 | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 188 | −21% |
| 1996 | 239 | +31% |
| 1995 | 182 | −11% |
| 1994 | 204 | +43% |
| 1993 | 143 | −5.3% |
| 1992 | 151 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 7,000
- Exporter rank
- 83 of 84
- Imports
- 1 t USD 10,000
- Importer rank
- 154 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 North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 391 t in 2023, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
North Macedonia ranked 49th 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 North Macedonia changed?
It rose by 20% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 463 t in 2021.
Does North Macedonia export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 1 t (USD 7,000) and imports of 1 t (USD 10,000), 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 North Macedonia 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.