Cameroon produced 75 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 500.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 12,500 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.5 | 4,128 | 30.4 |
| 2011 | 44.6 | 6,864 | 64.9 |
| 2012 | 50.8 | 8,192 | 62 |
| 2013 | 49.1 | 7,000 | 70.2 |
| 2014 | 56.6 | 13,067 | 43.3 |
| 2015 | 61 | 12,745 | 47.8 |
| 2016 | 68.4 | 13,128 | 52.1 |
| 2017 | 74 | 15,185 | 48.7 |
| 2018 | 80.3 | 13,212 | 60.8 |
| 2019 | 72.6 | 12,547 | 57.9 |
| 2020 | 75.8 | 12,478 | 60.8 |
| 2021 | 70 | 12,069 | 58 |
| 2022 | 70 | 12,069 | 58 |
| 2023 | 70 | 11,667 | 60 |
| 2024 | 75 | 12,500 | 60 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.