In 2019, the top producer of sesame seed was Sudan, which held 18.2% of the global market share with an annual production volume (metric ton) of 981K MT. This was followed by Myanmar [Burma] with 14.3% of the global market share, India (13.8%), Nigeria (10.6%), and Tanzania (10.4%). Those countries have an annual production as follows: Myanmar [Burma] (768.86K MT), India (746K MT), Nigeria (572.76K MT), and Tanzania (561.10K MT).