Sesame seed production in Japan
Japan: Sesame seed production was 13.93 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Japan, 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 Japan is 13.93 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Japan peaked at 5,020 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1991.
That places Japan 74th 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 | 3,366 tonnes | 350 tonnes | 5,020 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 339 tonnes | 240 tonnes | 570 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 259.3 tonnes | 200 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.87 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 100 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.83 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 65 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.81 tonnes | 10.8 tonnes | 14.8 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.94 tonnes | 13.9 tonnes | 13.97 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Japan?
- Sesame seed production in Japan was 13.93 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 5,020 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1991.
- How does Japan rank for sesame seed production?
- Japan ranks 74th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.