Oil of sesame seed production in Pakistan
In 2023 Pakistan produced 12,142 t of oil of sesame seed, the 17th largest in the world (1.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 295%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 12,142 t
- World rank
- 17 of 60
- 10-year change
- +295%
- Record
- 12,142 t
- 2023
Oil of sesame seed in Pakistan, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Pakistan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 1.0%
- 0.27% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +295%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Taiwan | 13,506 | 1.1% |
| 16 | Germany | 12,436 | 1.0% |
| 17 | Pakistan | 12,142 | 1.0% |
| 18 | Iran | 9,348 | 0.78% |
| 19 | Chad | 9,146 | 0.76% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Pakistan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,142 | +20% |
| 2022 | 10,127 | +27% |
| 2021 | 7,990 | +33% |
| 2020 | 5,992 | +310% |
| 2019 | 1,463 | — |
| 2017 | 1,289 | −31% |
| 2016 | 1,859 | +13% |
| 2015 | 1,638 | +943% |
| 2014 | 157 | −95% |
| 2013 | 3,071 | +34% |
| 2012 | 2,298 | −32% |
| 2011 | 3,375 | −25% |
| 2010 | 4,496 | +607% |
| 2009 | 636 | −72% |
| 2008 | 2,295 | −59% |
| 2007 | 5,615 | −21% |
| 2006 | 7,121 | +93% |
| 2005 | 3,694 | −18% |
| 2004 | 4,528 | −4.8% |
| 2003 | 4,755 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 4,728 | −32% |
| 2001 | 7,002 | +10% |
| 2000 | 6,352 | +17% |
| 1999 | 5,446 | −39% |
| 1998 | 8,903 | −20% |
| 1997 | 11,134 | +22% |
| 1996 | 9,129 | +51% |
| 1995 | 6,062 | +11% |
| 1994 | 5,473 | −43% |
| 1993 | 9,588 | +95% |
| 1992 | 4,906 | +171% |
| 1991 | 1,809 | +91% |
| 1990 | 945 | −84% |
| 1989 | 5,934 | +46% |
| 1988 | 4,058 | +47% |
| 1987 | 2,766 | −42% |
| 1986 | 4,767 | −18% |
| 1985 | 5,784 | +11% |
| 1984 | 5,234 | +55% |
| 1983 | 3,382 | −19% |
| 1982 | 4,198 | −35% |
| 1981 | 6,449 | −8.8% |
| 1980 | 7,075 | −5.6% |
| 1979 | 7,494 | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 7,251 | +49% |
| 1977 | 4,852 | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 4,622 | +12% |
| 1975 | 4,130 | +32% |
| 1974 | 3,130 | −35% |
| 1973 | 4,784 | +21% |
| 1972 | 3,957 | −24% |
| 1971 | 5,182 | +33% |
| 1970 | 3,899 | +25% |
| 1969 | 3,125 | −0.5% |
| 1968 | 3,142 | −11% |
| 1967 | 3,528 | +30% |
| 1966 | 2,723 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 2,716 | −23% |
| 1964 | 3,526 | +13% |
| 1963 | 3,120 | −0.4% |
| 1962 | 3,134 | −28% |
| 1961 | 4,323 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 26 t USD 228,000
- Exporter rank
- 47 of 84
- Imports
- 27 t USD 60,000
- Importer rank
- 90 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 Pakistan?
Pakistan produced 12,142 t in 2023, 1.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Pakistan rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Pakistan ranked 17th 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 Pakistan changed?
It rose by 295% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Pakistan export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Pakistan reported exports of 26 t (USD 228,000) and imports of 27 t (USD 60,000), 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 Pakistan 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.