Sesame seed production in United States
United States: Sesame seed production was 0 tonnes in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Sesame seed production in United States, 1961–1992
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
United States recorded 0 tonnes for sesame seed production in 1992. That is the lowest value across all 32 years on record.
Over the whole period, sesame seed production in United States peaked at 1,361 tonnes in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1965.
United States ranks 76th of 78 countries on this measure, 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 | 317.89 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 1,361 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sesame seed production in United States?
- Sesame seed production in United States was 0 tonnes in 1992, 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 1,361 tonnes in 1961.
- What is the lowest sesame seed production recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1965.
- How does United States rank for sesame seed production?
- United States ranks 76th out of 78 countries with data for 1992.
- Where does this United States 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.