Sesame seed production in Zimbabwe
In 2024 Zimbabwe produced 11,507 t of sesame seed, the 35th largest in the world (0.17% of the world total). The record was 12,000 t in 2023. Area harvested: 24,444 ha, yield 0.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 11,507 t
- World rank
- 35 of 69
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 12,000 t
- 2023
Sesame seed in Zimbabwe, 2020–2024 (tonnes)
Zimbabwe compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.17%
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.5
- world 0.6 (−17%)
- kg per person
- 0.69
- world 0.82
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Turkey | 14,439 | 0.22% |
| 34 | Syria | 11,958 | 0.18% |
| 35 | Zimbabwe | 11,507 | 0.17% |
| 36 | Malawi | 10,934 | 0.16% |
| 37 | Sri Lanka | 10,503 | 0.16% |
Map of world production of sesame seed
Share of the world total; Zimbabwe is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,507 | −4.1% | 24,444 | 0.47 |
| 2023 | 12,000 | +50% | 27,537 | 0.44 |
| 2022 | 8,000 | −32% | 17,452 | 0.46 |
| 2021 | 11,802 | +134% | 22,974 | 0.51 |
| 2020 | 5,037 | — | 17,860 | 0.28 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,304 t USD 1.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 45 of 124
- Imports
- 18 t USD 84,000
- Importer rank
- 126 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe produced 11,507 t in 2024, 0.17% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Zimbabwe rank in the world for production of sesame seed?
Zimbabwe ranked 35th of 69 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 13.0% of the world total.
What is the yield of sesame seed in Zimbabwe?
0.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (11,507 t from 24,444 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.
Does Zimbabwe export or import sesame seed?
In 2024 Zimbabwe reported exports of 1,304 t (USD 1.5 m) and imports of 18 t (USD 84,000), 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 Zimbabwe is imputed 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.