Oil of sesame seed production in Tunisia
In 2023 Tunisia produced 268 t of oil of sesame seed, the 52nd largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 720 t in 1987.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 268 t
- World rank
- 52 of 60
- 10-year change
- +18%
- Record
- 720 t
- 1987
Oil of sesame seed in Tunisia, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Tunisia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +18%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Honduras | 354 | 0.03% |
| 51 | Czechia | 332 | 0.03% |
| 52 | Tunisia | 268 | 0.02% |
| 53 | Portugal | 227 | 0.02% |
| 54 | Costa Rica | 167 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Tunisia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 268 | +10% |
| 2022 | 243 | +22% |
| 2021 | 200 | −35% |
| 2020 | 310 | +16% |
| 2019 | 267 | −0.4% |
| 2018 | 268 | +11% |
| 2017 | 242 | −2.4% |
| 2016 | 248 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 244 | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 233 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 227 | −16% |
| 2012 | 271 | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 249 | +39% |
| 2010 | 179 | −32% |
| 2009 | 264 | +10% |
| 2008 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 240 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 240 | −67% |
| 1996 | 720 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 720 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 720 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | 720 | +50% |
| 1992 | 480 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 480 | −33% |
| 1990 | 720 | +50% |
| 1989 | 480 | +43% |
| 1988 | 336 | −53% |
| 1987 | 720 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | −100% |
| 1984 | 288 | −14% |
| 1983 | 336 | −13% |
| 1982 | 384 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 2 t USD 14,000
- Importer rank
- 143 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia produced 268 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tunisia rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Tunisia ranked 52nd 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 Tunisia changed?
It rose by 18% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 720 t in 1987.
Does Tunisia export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Tunisia reported no exports and imports of 2 t (USD 14,000), 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 Tunisia 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.