Somalia produced 16.5 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a -37.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,410 hg/ha, 41% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.4 | 5,155 | 51.2 |
| 2011 | 26.4 | 5,243 | 50.3 |
| 2012 | 26.3 | 5,331 | 49.4 |
| 2013 | 26.3 | 5,420 | 48.6 |
| 2014 | 30 | 3,659 | 82 |
| 2015 | 36 | 4,500 | 80 |
| 2016 | 28 | 3,415 | 82 |
| 2017 | 36 | 4,500 | 80 |
| 2018 | 36 | 4,500 | 80 |
| 2019 | 36 | 4,500 | 80 |
| 2020 | 12.8 | 4,565 | 28.1 |
| 2021 | 4.8 | 4,525 | 10.6 |
| 2022 | 10.8 | 4,444 | 24.3 |
| 2023 | 27.6 | 4,427 | 62.4 |
| 2024 | 16.5 | 4,410 | 37.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.