Tanzania produced 272.7 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 88.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,441 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 144.4 | 7,100 | 203.4 |
| 2011 | 357.2 | 6,997 | 510.5 |
| 2012 | 456 | 6,997 | 651.7 |
| 2013 | 420 | 4,884 | 860 |
| 2014 | 540 | 5,817 | 928.2 |
| 2015 | 680 | 6,947 | 978.8 |
| 2016 | 730 | 7,228 | 1,010 |
| 2017 | 620 | 7,294 | 850 |
| 2018 | 640 | 7,111 | 900 |
| 2019 | 680 | 7,234 | 940 |
| 2020 | 228.9 | 7,219 | 317.1 |
| 2021 | 236.2 | 7,391 | 319.5 |
| 2022 | 79.2 | 7,296 | 108.5 |
| 2023 | 267 | 7,370 | 362.3 |
| 2024 | 272.7 | 7,441 | 366.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.