| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1,736,000 | 28 | |
| 1 | India | 805,474 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | Sudan | 1,116,000 | 18 | |
| 2 | Myanmar | 700,000 | 11 | |
| 3 | China | 744,000 | 12 | |
| 3 | Sudan | 600,100 | 9.4 | |
| 4 | Nigeria | 496,000 | 8 | |
| 5 | Nigeria | 450,000 | 7.1 |
Major importers
- China
Country-level production data for sesame seed.
| Rank | Country | Production (MT) | Share % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1,736,000 | 28 | |
| 1 | India | 805,474 | 12.7 | |
| 2 | Sudan | 1,116,000 | 18 | |
| 2 | Myanmar | 700,000 | 11 | |
| 3 | China | 744,000 | 12 | |
| 3 | Sudan | 600,100 | 9.4 | |
| 4 | Nigeria | 496,000 | 8 | |
| 5 | Nigeria | 450,000 | 7.1 |