Sesame seed production in Mexico
Mexico: Sesame seed production was 44,112 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Mexico, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, sesame seed production in Mexico stood at 44,112 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.2% on the previous year and down 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Mexico peaked at 180,294 tonnes in 1971 and was at its lowest, 8,862 tonnes, in 1994.
That places Mexico 20th out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 | 161,784 tonnes | 146,820 tonnes | 174,965 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 148,298 tonnes | 84,777 tonnes | 180,294 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 66,183 tonnes | 34,971 tonnes | 136,636 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,420 tonnes | 8,862 tonnes | 59,864 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,650 tonnes | 20,042 tonnes | 42,879 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,715 tonnes | 37,289 tonnes | 64,911 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,282 tonnes | 44,112 tonnes | 56,468 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Mexico?
- Sesame seed production in Mexico was 44,112 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 180,294 tonnes in 1971.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,862 tonnes in 1994.
- How does Mexico rank for sesame seed production?
- Mexico ranks 20th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.