Sesame seed production in Peru
Peru: Sesame seed production was 226.92 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Peru, 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 Peru stood at 226.92 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Peru peaked at 860 tonnes in 2000 and was at its lowest, 17 tonnes, in 1984.
That places Peru 66th 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 | 98 tonnes | 19 tonnes | 220 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 113.1 tonnes | 83 tonnes | 147 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 37.3 tonnes | 17 tonnes | 65 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 273.34 tonnes | 29 tonnes | 704 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 173.59 tonnes | 35 tonnes | 860 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 250.25 tonnes | 114 tonnes | 398 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 282.72 tonnes | 211.6 tonnes | 379 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Peru?
- Sesame seed production in Peru was 226.92 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 860 tonnes in 2000.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 tonnes in 1984.
- How does Peru rank for sesame seed production?
- Peru ranks 66th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.