Sesame seed production in South Korea
South Korea: Sesame seed production was 9,002 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in South Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 9,002 tonnes for sesame seed production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in South Korea peaked at 52,353 tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 2,832 tonnes, in 1961.
South Korea ranks 41st of 78 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 4,716 tonnes | 2,832 tonnes | 7,708 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 21,577 tonnes | 10,386 tonnes | 35,543 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,482 tonnes | 7,075 tonnes | 52,353 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,756 tonnes | 16,272 tonnes | 38,069 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,812 tonnes | 11,977 tonnes | 31,710 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,168 tonnes | 9,515 tonnes | 14,258 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,308 tonnes | 6,795 tonnes | 11,679 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in South Korea?
- Sesame seed production in South Korea was 9,002 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 52,353 tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,832 tonnes in 1961.
- How does South Korea rank for sesame seed production?
- South Korea ranks 41st out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.