Oil of sesame seed production in Venezuela
In 2023 Venezuela produced 5,405 t of oil of sesame seed, the 26th largest in the world (0.45% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2,028%. The record was 47,935 t in 1970.
- Production, 2023
- 5,405 t
- World rank
- 26 of 60
- 10-year change
- +2,028%
- Record
- 47,935 t
- 1970
Oil of sesame seed in Venezuela, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Venezuela compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.45%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +2,028%
- world +5.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Greece | 6,107 | 0.51% |
| 25 | Bangladesh | 5,996 | 0.50% |
| 26 | Venezuela | 5,405 | 0.45% |
| 27 | Tanzania | 5,115 | 0.43% |
| 28 | Thailand | 4,800 | 0.40% |
Map of world production of oil of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Venezuela is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,405 | −40% |
| 2022 | 9,012 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 8,829 | −13% |
| 2020 | 10,101 | +58% |
| 2019 | 6,403 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 6,365 | +53% |
| 2017 | 4,172 | −45% |
| 2016 | 7,569 | +157% |
| 2015 | 2,945 | −37% |
| 2014 | 4,654 | +1,732% |
| 2013 | 254 | −96% |
| 2012 | 6,942 | +157% |
| 2011 | 2,703 | −48% |
| 2010 | 5,234 | +53% |
| 2009 | 3,426 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 3,286 | +22% |
| 2007 | 2,701 | −6.2% |
| 2006 | 2,881 | −8.3% |
| 2005 | 3,141 | −8.6% |
| 2004 | 3,436 | +44% |
| 2003 | 2,392 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | −100% |
| 2001 | 3,849 | −30% |
| 2000 | 5,515 | +58% |
| 1999 | 3,486 | −12% |
| 1998 | 3,958 | +261% |
| 1997 | 1,096 | −86% |
| 1996 | 8,082 | +34% |
| 1995 | 6,029 | +204% |
| 1994 | 1,984 | −63% |
| 1993 | 5,433 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 5,384 | −59% |
| 1991 | 13,242 | −42% |
| 1990 | 22,906 | −9.9% |
| 1989 | 25,433 | −24% |
| 1988 | 33,321 | +19% |
| 1987 | 28,054 | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 27,147 | +30% |
| 1985 | 20,803 | +26% |
| 1984 | 16,482 | −39% |
| 1983 | 26,904 | −0.1% |
| 1982 | 26,938 | +28% |
| 1981 | 20,986 | −22% |
| 1980 | 27,006 | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 25,216 | −18% |
| 1978 | 30,937 | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 30,192 | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 29,660 | −3.5% |
| 1975 | 30,737 | −20% |
| 1974 | 38,532 | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 37,063 | +33% |
| 1972 | 27,971 | −33% |
| 1971 | 41,822 | −13% |
| 1970 | 47,935 | +23% |
| 1969 | 39,018 | +8.4% |
| 1968 | 36,007 | −8.1% |
| 1967 | 39,178 | +32% |
| 1966 | 29,599 | +13% |
| 1965 | 26,080 | −10% |
| 1964 | 29,126 | +36% |
| 1963 | 21,388 | −8.1% |
| 1962 | 23,265 | +21% |
| 1961 | 19,242 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 6 t USD 38,000
- Importer rank
- 123 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 Venezuela?
Venezuela produced 5,405 t in 2023, 0.45% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Venezuela rank in the world for production of oil of sesame seed?
Venezuela ranked 26th 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 Venezuela changed?
It rose by 2,028% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +5.9% for the world. The record was 47,935 t in 1970.
Does Venezuela export or import oil of sesame seed?
In 2024 Venezuela reported no exports and imports of 6 t (USD 38,000), 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. 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.