Sesame seed production in Israel
Israel: Sesame seed production was 46.68 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Israel, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sesame seed production in Israel is 46.68 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Israel peaked at 1,700 tonnes in 1962 and was at its lowest, 37 tonnes, in 2009.
That places Israel 70th out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 971.11 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 1,700 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 255 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 105 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 250 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 48 tonnes | 40 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.74 tonnes | 37 tonnes | 52.45 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.53 tonnes | 41.22 tonnes | 52.13 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.98 tonnes | 46.63 tonnes | 48.13 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Israel?
- Sesame seed production in Israel was 46.68 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sesame seed production recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 1,700 tonnes in 1962.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 37 tonnes in 2009.
- How does Israel rank for sesame seed production?
- Israel ranks 70th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Sesame seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.