> In 2024 Paraguay produced 37,200 t of sesame seed, the 22nd largest in the world (0.56% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%.

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# Sesame seed production in Paraguay

In 2024 Paraguay produced 37,200 t of sesame seed, the 22nd largest in the world (0.56% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10%. The record was 65,000 t in 2009. Area harvested: 60,000 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.

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Production, 202437,200 t
World rank22 of 69
10-year change−10%
Record65,000 t2009

## Sesame seed in Paraguay, 1999–2024 (tonnes)

## Paraguay compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.56%0.67% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.6world 0.6 (+8.8%)
kg per person5.37world 0.82
10-year change−10%world +8.4%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 20 | [Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/mexico/) | 44,112 | 0.66% |
| 21 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/egypt/) | 41,708 | 0.62% |
| 22 | **Paraguay** | 37,200 | 0.56% |
| 23 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/thailand/) | 31,000 | 0.46% |
| 24 | [Guatemala](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/guatemala/) | 30,000 | 0.45% |

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

### Map of world production of sesame seed

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Share of the world total; Paraguay is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 37,200 | −15% | 60,000 | 0.62 |
| 2023 | 43,578 | +57% | 64,000 | 0.68 |
| 2022 | 27,738 | −23% | 48,640 | 0.57 |
| 2021 | 35,877 | −3.9% | 53,000 | 0.68 |
| 2020 | 37,338 | +56% | 55,000 | 0.68 |
| 2019 | 24,000 | +33% | 40,000 | 0.60 |
| 2018 | 18,002 | −40% | 30,000 | 0.60 |
| 2017 | 30,250 | +41% | 55,000 | 0.55 |
| 2016 | 21,450 | −51% | 55,000 | 0.39 |
| 2015 | 43,790 | +5.8% | 63,000 | 0.70 |
| 2014 | 41,400 | +38% | 60,000 | 0.69 |
| 2013 | 30,000 | +7.3% | 50,000 | 0.60 |
| 2012 | 27,965 | −45% | 85,000 | 0.33 |
| 2011 | 50,396 | +26% | 83,304 | 0.60 |
| 2010 | 40,135 | −38% | 69,185 | 0.58 |
| 2009 | 65,000 | +30% | 100,000 | 0.65 |
| 2008 | 50,049 | +0.1% | 69,857 | 0.72 |
| 2007 | 50,000 | 0.0% | 50,000 | 1.00 |
| 2006 | 50,000 | +43% | 56,000 | 0.89 |
| 2005 | 35,000 | +2.9% | 68,000 | 0.51 |
| 2004 | 34,000 | +35% | 40,000 | 0.85 |
| 2003 | 25,230 | −30% | 24,263 | 1.04 |
| 2002 | 36,013 | +81% | 27,107 | 1.33 |
| 2001 | 19,927 | +139% | 16,479 | 1.21 |
| 2000 | 8,343 | −30% | 8,825 | 0.95 |
| 1999 | 12,000 | — | 10,000 | 1.20 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports28,678 t USD 52.6 m
Exporter rank15 of 124
Imports1,965 t USD 2.8 m
Importer rank56 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 Paraguay?

Paraguay produced 37,200 t in 2024, 0.56% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Paraguay rank in the world for production of sesame seed?

Paraguay ranked 22nd 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 Paraguay changed?

It fell by 10% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +8.4% for the world. The record was 65,000 t in 2009.

### What is the yield of sesame seed in Paraguay?

0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (37,200 t from 60,000 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.

### Does Paraguay export or import sesame seed?

In 2024 Paraguay reported exports of 28,678 t (USD 52.6 m) and imports of 1,965 t (USD 2.8 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. 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 Paraguay

[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/paraguay/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/paraguay/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/paraguay/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/paraguay/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/paraguay/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/paraguay/)[Soya bean oil](https://husfarm.com/production/soya-bean-oil/paraguay/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/paraguay/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/paraguay/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/paraguay/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/paraguay/)[Maté leaves](https://husfarm.com/production/mate/paraguay/)
[Agricultural production in Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/country/paraguay/)

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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