Sudan produced 626.2 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 234.9% change from 2012. Yield in 2024 was 2,792 hg/ha, 62% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 187 | 2,280 | 820.3 |
| 2013 | 562 | 2,605 | 2,157.5 |
| 2014 | 721 | 2,848 | 2,532 |
| 2015 | 329 | 2,269 | 1,450.3 |
| 2016 | 525 | 2,459 | 2,134.9 |
| 2017 | 781 | 2,888 | 2,704 |
| 2018 | 960 | 2,758 | 3,481 |
| 2019 | 1,210 | 2,851 | 4,243.7 |
| 2020 | 1,525.1 | 2,948 | 5,173.5 |
| 2021 | 1,052 | 2,566 | 4,099 |
| 2022 | 845.5 | 2,803 | 3,016.6 |
| 2023 | 600.1 | 2,473 | 2,426.3 |
| 2024 | 626.2 | 2,792 | 2,242.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.