> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202442 t
World rank67 of 69
10-year change−2.3%
Record111 t1993

## Sesame seed in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.0world 0.6 (+80%)
kg per person0.02world 0.82
10-year change−2.3%world +8.4%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | [Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/israel/) | 47 | 0.00% |
| 66 | [Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/jordan/) | 45 | 0.00% |
| 67 | **North Macedonia** | 42 | 0.00% |
| 68 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/ecuador/) | 18 | 0.00% |
| 69 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/japan/) | 14 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 69 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/)

### Map of world production of sesame seed

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports136 t USD 360,000
Exporter rank83 of 124
Imports1,687 t USD 4.0 m
Importer rank61 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](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/)

## 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/india/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/myanmar/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/sudan/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/nigeria/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/pakistan/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/ethiopia/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/brazil/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/china/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/chad/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/tanzania/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/burkina-faso/)[Central African Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/central-african-republic/)
[All countries producing sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/)

## Other products of North Macedonia

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[Agricultural production in North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-macedonia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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