> In 2024 South Sudan produced 175,612 t of sesame seed, the 13th largest in the world (2.63% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.3%.

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# Sesame seed production in South Sudan

In 2024 South Sudan produced 175,612 t of sesame seed, the 13th largest in the world (2.63% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.3%. The record was 225,000 t in 2013. Area harvested: 604,865 ha, yield 0.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024175,612 t
World rank13 of 69
10-year change+0.3%
Record225,000 t2013

## Sesame seed in South Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)

## South Sudan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total2.6%2.8% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.3world 0.6 (−49%)
kg per person14.7world 0.82
10-year change+0.3%world +8.4%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11 | [Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/burkina-faso/) | 272,201 | 4.1% |
| 12 | [Central African Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/central-african-republic/) | 204,399 | 3.1% |
| 13 | **South Sudan** | 175,612 | 2.6% |
| 14 | [Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/mozambique/) | 173,819 | 2.6% |
| 15 | [Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/niger/) | 141,025 | 2.1% |

[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; South Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 175,612 | −0.8% | 604,865 | 0.29 |
| 2023 | 177,074 | −0.8% | 605,046 | 0.29 |
| 2022 | 178,535 | +1.0% | 603,029 | 0.30 |
| 2021 | 176,846 | −0.0% | 606,521 | 0.29 |
| 2020 | 176,879 | −1.3% | 605,588 | 0.29 |
| 2019 | 179,254 | −1.2% | 596,978 | 0.30 |
| 2018 | 181,427 | −1.2% | 616,995 | 0.29 |
| 2017 | 183,582 | −2.4% | 602,792 | 0.30 |
| 2016 | 188,100 | −0.7% | 632,049 | 0.30 |
| 2015 | 189,510 | +8.3% | 616,146 | 0.31 |
| 2014 | 175,000 | −22% | 580,000 | 0.30 |
| 2013 | 225,000 | +13% | 700,000 | 0.32 |
| 2012 | 200,000 | — | 750,000 | 0.27 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports57 t USD 25,000
Exporter rank92 of 124
Imports1 t USD 2,000
Importer rank167 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 South Sudan?

South Sudan produced 175,612 t in 2024, 2.6% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Sudan ranked 13th 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 South Sudan changed?

It rose by 0.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +8.4% for the world. The record was 225,000 t in 2013.

### What is the yield of sesame seed in South Sudan?

0.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (175,612 t from 604,865 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.

### Does South Sudan export or import sesame seed?

In 2024 South Sudan reported exports of 57 t (USD 25,000) and imports of 1 t (USD 2,000), 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 2024 figure for South Sudan is imputed 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 South Sudan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-sudan/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/south-sudan/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/south-sudan/)[Goat milk](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-milk/south-sudan/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-sudan/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/south-sudan/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/south-sudan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-sudan/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/south-sudan/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/south-sudan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/south-sudan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/south-sudan/)
[Agricultural production in South Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-sudan/)

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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