Oil of sesame seed production in Sudan
In 2023 Sudan produced 26,300 t of oil of sesame seed, the 12th largest in the world (2.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%. The record was 49,400 t in 2014.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 26,300 t
- World rank
- 12 of 60
- 10-year change
- +16%
- Record
- 49,400 t
- 2014
Oil of sesame seed in Sudan, 2012–2023 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.2%
- 2.0% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +16%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Mexico | 27,200 | 2.3% |
| 11 | South Sudan | 26,700 | 2.2% |
| 12 | Sudan | 26,300 | 2.2% |
| 13 | South Korea | 15,300 | 1.3% |
| 14 | Mozambique | 15,277 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,300 | −4.0% |
| 2022 | 27,400 | −2.1% |
| 2021 | 28,000 | +37% |
| 2020 | 20,500 | −7.7% |
| 2019 | 22,200 | −12% |
| 2018 | 25,300 | −1.9% |
| 2017 | 25,800 | −11% |
| 2016 | 29,000 | −27% |
| 2015 | 39,800 | −19% |
| 2014 | 49,400 | +119% |
| 2013 | 22,600 | −48% |
| 2012 | 43,200 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 658 t USD 794,000
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 84
- Imports
- 18 t USD 24,000
- Importer rank
- 99 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 Sudan?
Sudan produced 26,300 t in 2023, 2.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Sudan ranked 12th 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 Sudan changed?
It rose by 16% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 49,400 t in 2014.
Does Sudan export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Sudan reported exports of 658 t (USD 794,000) and imports of 18 t (USD 24,000), 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 Sudan is from an external organisation. 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.