Mali produced 51.2 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 285.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,973 hg/ha, 33% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.3 | 4,109 | 32.4 |
| 2011 | 15.2 | 3,928 | 38.6 |
| 2012 | 14.6 | 2,523 | 58 |
| 2013 | 19.7 | 5,357 | 36.9 |
| 2014 | 22.6 | 4,176 | 54.1 |
| 2015 | 43.4 | 5,446 | 79.7 |
| 2016 | 37.6 | 4,697 | 80 |
| 2017 | 27.1 | 4,139 | 65.4 |
| 2018 | 46.7 | 4,718 | 99 |
| 2019 | 51.1 | 5,139 | 99.5 |
| 2020 | 35.2 | 4,454 | 79 |
| 2021 | 42.8 | 4,640 | 92.3 |
| 2022 | 48.1 | 5,227 | 92 |
| 2023 | 47.9 | 4,980 | 96.1 |
| 2024 | 51.2 | 4,973 | 103 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.