Oil of sesame seed production in Sri Lanka
In 2023 Sri Lanka produced 500 t of oil of sesame seed, the 48th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 1,209 t in 1982.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 500 t
- World rank
- 48 of 60
- 10-year change
- +18%
- Record
- 1,209 t
- 1982
Oil of sesame seed in Sri Lanka, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Sri Lanka compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.04% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +18%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Denmark | 553 | 0.05% |
| 47 | South Africa | 545 | 0.05% |
| 48 | Sri Lanka | 500 | 0.04% |
| 49 | North Macedonia | 391 | 0.03% |
| 50 | Honduras | 354 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Sri Lanka is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 500 | +233% |
| 2022 | 150 | −70% |
| 2021 | 506 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 488 | +37% |
| 2019 | 356 | +20% |
| 2018 | 297 | −13% |
| 2017 | 343 | −27% |
| 2016 | 470 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 449 | −24% |
| 2014 | 594 | +40% |
| 2013 | 425 | −26% |
| 2012 | 577 | −5.4% |
| 2011 | 610 | +30% |
| 2010 | 469 | +37% |
| 2009 | 342 | +32% |
| 2008 | 260 | −6.8% |
| 2007 | 279 | +16% |
| 2006 | 240 | −2.8% |
| 2005 | 247 | +41% |
| 2004 | 175 | −21% |
| 2003 | 221 | +26% |
| 2002 | 175 | −13% |
| 2001 | 202 | −10% |
| 2000 | 225 | −3.8% |
| 1999 | 234 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 230 | −15% |
| 1997 | 270 | +54% |
| 1996 | 175 | −4.9% |
| 1995 | 184 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 183 | −6.6% |
| 1993 | 196 | −14% |
| 1992 | 228 | +5.6% |
| 1991 | 216 | −21% |
| 1990 | 272 | +48% |
| 1989 | 184 | −62% |
| 1988 | 488 | +20% |
| 1987 | 406 | +21% |
| 1986 | 336 | −3.4% |
| 1985 | 348 | +13% |
| 1984 | 308 | −49% |
| 1983 | 600 | −50% |
| 1982 | 1,209 | +85% |
| 1981 | 653 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 638 | −4.5% |
| 1979 | 668 | −24% |
| 1978 | 876 | +90% |
| 1977 | 461 | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 459 | +15% |
| 1975 | 399 | −16% |
| 1974 | 473 | +13% |
| 1973 | 417 | +56% |
| 1972 | 268 | −16% |
| 1971 | 320 | −38% |
| 1970 | 520 | +63% |
| 1969 | 319 | +10% |
| 1968 | 290 | −0.3% |
| 1967 | 291 | +48% |
| 1966 | 197 | −26% |
| 1965 | 268 | −9.2% |
| 1964 | 295 | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 294 | −15% |
| 1962 | 346 | +55% |
| 1961 | 223 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 54 t USD 319,000
- Exporter rank
- 38 of 84
- Imports
- 170 t USD 354,000
- Importer rank
- 43 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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka produced 500 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sri Lanka rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Sri Lanka ranked 48th 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 Sri Lanka changed?
It rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 1,209 t in 1982.
Does Sri Lanka export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Sri Lanka reported exports of 54 t (USD 319,000) and imports of 170 t (USD 354,000), 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 Sri Lanka 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.