Sesame seed production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 42 t of sesame seed, the 67th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.3%. The record was 111 t in 1993. Area harvested: 41 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 42 t
- World rank
- 67 of 69
- 10-year change
- −2.3%
- Record
- 111 t
- 1993
Sesame seed in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.0
- world 0.6 (+80%)
- kg per person
- 0.02
- world 0.82
- 10-year change
- −2.3%
- world +8.4%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Israel | 47 | 0.00% |
| 66 | Jordan | 45 | 0.00% |
| 67 | North Macedonia | 42 | 0.00% |
| 68 | Ecuador | 18 | 0.00% |
| 69 | Japan | 14 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sesame seed
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | +2.4% | 41 | 1.02 |
| 2023 | 41 | −2.4% | 41 | 1.00 |
| 2022 | 42 | 0.0% | 41 | 1.02 |
| 2021 | 42 | +5.0% | 41 | 1.02 |
| 2020 | 40 | −7.0% | 40 | 1.00 |
| 2019 | 43 | +2.4% | 40 | 1.08 |
| 2018 | 42 | +2.4% | 39 | 1.08 |
| 2017 | 41 | −8.9% | 39 | 1.05 |
| 2016 | 45 | +9.8% | 42 | 1.07 |
| 2015 | 41 | −4.7% | 37 | 1.11 |
| 2014 | 43 | −14% | 39 | 1.10 |
| 2013 | 50 | 0.0% | 50 | 1.00 |
| 2012 | 50 | +11% | 50 | 1.00 |
| 2011 | 45 | −10.0% | 36 | 1.25 |
| 2010 | 50 | +6.4% | 39 | 1.28 |
| 2009 | 47 | −6.0% | 35 | 1.34 |
| 2008 | 50 | +11% | 36 | 1.39 |
| 2007 | 45 | −10.0% | 32 | 1.41 |
| 2006 | 50 | +2.0% | 30 | 1.67 |
| 2005 | 49 | +23% | 34 | 1.44 |
| 2004 | 40 | 0.0% | 27 | 1.48 |
| 2003 | 40 | −20% | 27 | 1.48 |
| 2002 | 50 | −2.0% | 33 | 1.52 |
| 2001 | 51 | −3.8% | 32 | 1.59 |
| 2000 | 53 | +18% | 33 | 1.61 |
| 1999 | 45 | 0.0% | 27 | 1.67 |
| 1998 | 45 | +800% | 27 | 1.67 |
| 1997 | 5 | −95% | 8 | 0.63 |
| 1996 | 110 | 0.0% | 60 | 1.83 |
| 1995 | 110 | 0.0% | 60 | 1.83 |
| 1994 | 110 | −0.9% | 60 | 1.83 |
| 1993 | 111 | +23% | 60 | 1.85 |
| 1992 | 90 | — | 50 | 1.80 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 136 t USD 360,000
- Exporter rank
- 83 of 124
- Imports
- 1,687 t USD 4.0 m
- Importer rank
- 61 of 167
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 sesame seed in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 42 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of sesame seed?
North Macedonia ranked 67th of 69 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 13.0% of the world total.
How has the production of sesame seed in North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 2.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +8.4% for the world. The record was 111 t in 1993.
What is the yield of sesame seed in North Macedonia?
1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (42 t from 41 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.
Does North Macedonia export or import sesame seed?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 136 t (USD 360,000) and imports of 1,687 t (USD 4.0 m), 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 2024 figure for North Macedonia is estimated 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.