Mozambique produced 173.8 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 175.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,889 hg/ha, 34% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.1 | 5,982 | 105.5 |
| 2011 | 104.7 | 6,865 | 152.4 |
| 2012 | 117 | 16,744 | 69.9 |
| 2013 | 39.4 | 3,960 | 99.5 |
| 2014 | 54 | 5,000 | 108 |
| 2015 | 64.2 | 6,073 | 105.7 |
| 2016 | 60 | 5,128 | 117 |
| 2017 | 78.4 | 6,533 | 120 |
| 2018 | 74.3 | 5,306 | 140 |
| 2019 | 80.4 | 5,188 | 155 |
| 2020 | 125 | 4,404 | 283.9 |
| 2021 | 156.9 | 5,192 | 302.2 |
| 2022 | 188.1 | 5,217 | 360.6 |
| 2023 | 163.2 | 4,866 | 335.4 |
| 2024 | 173.8 | 4,889 | 355.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.