> In 2023 Somalia produced 1,306 t of oil of sesame seed, the 39th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 141%.

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

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# Oil of sesame seed production in Somalia

In 2023 Somalia produced 1,306 t of oil of sesame seed, the 39th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 141%. The record was 18,900 t in 1985.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.

Production, 20231,306 t
World rank39 of 60
10-year change+141%
Record18,900 t1985

## Oil of sesame seed in Somalia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Somalia compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.11%0.05% in 2013
10-year change+141%world +5.9%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 37 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/iraq/) | 1,600 | 0.13% |
| 38 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/guatemala/) | 1,368 | 0.11% |
| 39 | **Somalia** | 1,306 | 0.11% |
| 40 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/colombia/) | 1,198 | 0.10% |
| 41 | [Singapore](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-of-sesame-seed/singapore/) | 1,000 | 0.08% |

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

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

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Somalia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 1,306 | +164% |
| 2022 | 494 | −42% |
| 2021 | 852 | −33% |
| 2020 | 1,279 | +392% |
| 2019 | 260 | −83% |
| 2018 | 1,522 | +11% |
| 2017 | 1,373 | — |
| 2015 | 1,001 | — |
| 2013 | 542 | −51% |
| 2012 | 1,104 | +44% |
| 2011 | 767 | −26% |
| 2010 | 1,036 | −88% |
| 2009 | 9,000 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 8,550 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 8,550 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 8,550 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 8,550 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 8,550 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 8,550 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 8,550 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 8,550 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 8,550 | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 8,100 | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 7,650 | −15% |
| 1997 | 9,000 | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 8,550 | −5.0% |
| 1995 | 9,000 | +11% |
| 1994 | 8,100 | −18% |
| 1993 | 9,900 | −8.3% |
| 1992 | 10,800 | −23% |
| 1991 | 13,950 | −3.1% |
| 1990 | 14,400 | −3.0% |
| 1989 | 14,850 | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 14,400 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 14,400 | −14% |
| 1986 | 16,650 | −12% |
| 1985 | 18,900 | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 17,550 | +30% |
| 1983 | 13,500 | −25% |
| 1982 | 18,000 | +14% |
| 1981 | 15,750 | +17% |
| 1980 | 13,500 | −6.3% |
| 1979 | 14,400 | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 13,500 | +25% |
| 1976 | 10,800 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 9,900 | +10% |
| 1974 | 9,000 | +12% |
| 1973 | 8,001 | +51% |
| 1972 | 5,301 | +51% |
| 1971 | 3,501 | −54% |
| 1970 | 7,605 | +69% |
| 1969 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 4,500 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 4,500 | +233% |
| 1965 | 1,350 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,350 | +20% |
| 1963 | 1,125 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 1,125 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,125 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports203 t USD 374,000
Exporter rank28 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 Somalia?

Somalia produced 1,306 t in 2023, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Somalia rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?

Somalia ranked 39th 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 Somalia changed?

It rose by 141% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 18,900 t in 1985.

### Does Somalia export or import oil of sesame seed?

In 2024 Somalia reported exports of 203 t (USD 374,000) 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 Somalia 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 Somalia

[Camel milk](https://husfarm.com/production/camel-milk/somalia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/somalia/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/somalia/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/somalia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/somalia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/somalia/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/somalia/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/somalia/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/somalia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/somalia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/somalia/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/somalia/)
[Agricultural production in Somalia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/somalia/)

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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