Which country in the world produces the most sesame seeds?

India, Sudan, China, Myanmar and Uganda are the top five countries in sesame production in the world, with India being the largest sesame producer in the world.

1. India

India is the world’s largest sesame producer, with a sesame production of 1.067 million tons in 2019. India’s sesame seeds are influenced by good soil, moisture and suitable climatic conditions, so its sesame seeds are extremely popular in the international market. About 80% of Indian sesame is exported to China.

2. Sudan

Sudan ranks second in sesame production in the world, with a production of 963,000 tons in 2019. Sudan’s sesame is mainly grown in the Nile and Blue Nile basin areas. It is affected by sufficient sunshine and warm climate conditions, so the quality of its sesame is also very good.3. China

Although China is the country that produces the most sesame seeds in the world, its output in 2019 was only 885,000 tons, lower than India and Sudan. China’s sesame is mainly grown in Shandong, Hebei and Henan. Because China’s temperature and light conditions are not stable enough during the planting process, sesame production has been affected to a certain extent.

4. Myanmar

Myanmar is the fourth country in sesame production in the world, with a production of 633,000 tons in 2019. Myanmar’s sesame is mainly grown in its rural areas, where the terrain is relatively flat, the temperature is stable, and the lighting conditions are very suitable. Myanmar’s sesame seeds are highly praised in domestic and foreign markets.

5. Uganda

Uganda is the fifth country in sesame production in the world, with a production of 592,000 tons in 2019. Sesame in Uganda is mainly grown in the southern and eastern regions of the country. Like Sudan, Uganda’s sunshine and warm climatic conditions are ideal for growing sesame, and its sesame seeds are therefore of high quality.

In general, although China is the country that produces the most sesame in the world, sesame production in other countries is also considerable. Each country has its own unique climate and soil conditions, which also affect the growth and quality of sesame.