Oil of sesame seed production in Uganda
In 2023 Uganda produced 32,300 t of oil of sesame seed, the 8th largest in the world (2.69% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%. The record was 34,000 t in 2018.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 32,300 t
- World rank
- 8 of 60
- 10-year change
- +26%
- Record
- 34,000 t
- 2018
Oil of sesame seed in Uganda, 1990–2023 (tonnes)
Uganda compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.7%
- 2.3% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +26%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Central African Republic | 44,820 | 3.7% |
| 7 | Turkey | 40,200 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Uganda | 32,300 | 2.7% |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | 27,543 | 2.3% |
| 10 | Mexico | 27,200 | 2.3% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Uganda is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32,300 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 32,300 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 32,200 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 32,500 | −2.1% |
| 2019 | 33,200 | −2.4% |
| 2018 | 34,000 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 33,400 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 32,200 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 29,700 | +16% |
| 2014 | 25,600 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 25,600 | −17% |
| 2012 | 30,700 | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 28,800 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 27,700 | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 26,500 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 25,800 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 25,800 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 24,600 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 24,100 | −0.4% |
| 2004 | 24,200 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 22,800 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 21,900 | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 21,000 | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 19,400 | +26% |
| 1999 | 15,400 | −2.5% |
| 1998 | 15,800 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 15,600 | +12% |
| 1996 | 13,900 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 13,600 | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 13,400 | −6.3% |
| 1993 | 14,300 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 13,800 | +18% |
| 1991 | 11,700 | −0.8% |
| 1990 | 11,800 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 27 t USD 73,000
- Exporter rank
- 46 of 84
- Imports
- 15 t USD 25,000
- Importer rank
- 106 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 Uganda?
Uganda produced 32,300 t in 2023, 2.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Uganda rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Uganda ranked 8th 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 Uganda changed?
It rose by 26% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 34,000 t in 2018.
Does Uganda export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Uganda reported exports of 27 t (USD 73,000) and imports of 15 t (USD 25,000), 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 Uganda 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.