Sesame seed production in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Sesame seed production was 4,367 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia is 4,367 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in Saudi Arabia peaked at 5,348 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 85 tonnes, in 1973.
Saudi Arabia ranks 47th 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 | 1,611 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 1,800 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,173 tonnes | 85 tonnes | 1,862 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,734 tonnes | 926 tonnes | 5,249 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,933 tonnes | 1,252 tonnes | 2,270 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,159 tonnes | 2,241 tonnes | 5,348 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,884 tonnes | 2,639 tonnes | 4,786 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,155 tonnes | 4,012 tonnes | 4,367 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in Saudi Arabia?
- Sesame seed production in Saudi Arabia was 4,367 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,348 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 85 tonnes in 1973.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for sesame seed production?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 47th out of 78 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sesame seed production rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.