Sesame seed production in Mexico

Mexico: Sesame seed production was 44,112 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
44,112 tonnes
Change on year
down 13.2%
World rank
20th
of 78 countries
All-time high
180,294 tonnes
in 1971
All-time low
8,862 tonnes
in 1994
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sesame seed production in Mexico, 1961–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 17 Cameroon 75,000 tonnes compare
  2. 18 Mali 51,242 tonnes compare
  3. 19 Senegal 45,000 tonnes compare
  4. 21 Egypt 41,708 tonnes compare
  5. 22 Paraguay 37,200 tonnes compare
  6. 23 Thailand 31,000 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 79 places →

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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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About this data

Indicator
Sesame seed production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
79 places, 4,362 data points, 1961–2024
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Sesame seed production is measured in tonnes.