Egypt produced 41.7 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a -9.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 9,655 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.1 | 12,503 | 36.9 |
| 2011 | 44.4 | 13,157 | 33.8 |
| 2012 | 32.7 | 13,038 | 25.1 |
| 2013 | 32.8 | 13,084 | 25.1 |
| 2014 | 38.8 | 13,733 | 28.2 |
| 2015 | 49.8 | 13,607 | 36.6 |
| 2016 | 40.4 | 13,775 | 29.3 |
| 2017 | 36.2 | 13,648 | 26.5 |
| 2018 | 35.8 | 12,489 | 28.6 |
| 2019 | 36.1 | 12,423 | 29.1 |
| 2020 | 61.4 | 13,584 | 45.2 |
| 2021 | 53.2 | 13,767 | 38.6 |
| 2022 | 50.8 | 12,802 | 39.7 |
| 2023 | 39.4 | 10,586 | 37.2 |
| 2024 | 41.7 | 9,655 | 43.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.