Sesame production is of great importance for the agricultural industry worldwide. Unroasted sesame seeds are an important food source containing 50-60% oil and 25% protein. They meet the soil in the time period after sunflower and poppy cultivation. 
Sesame oil is a yellow and fragrant liquid extracted from sesame seeds. Its sesamol and sesamin components prevent the deterioration of its natural oil content. In industrial food production, raw sesame is mainly used in the production of tahini and tahini halva, and is also frequently preferred in the preparation of bakery products such as bread, cookies and bagels. Its high quality pulp is used in the cosmetics and soap industry and is also used as animal feed. 
The world production of sesame seeds is around 3.4 million tons and is mostly grown in Myanmar, India, Tanzania, Nigeria and China. Sesame seed production in China increased by 8.2% in 2019 compared to the previous year. In Tanzania, it has increased by 4.7% annually since 2014 to 680,000 Metric Tons. Nigeria ranked 4th in sesame production in 2019.

Below is a detailed review of each of the ten countries that were prominent in sesame production over a five-year period:
1. Myanmar (744,498 metric tons):
- Sesame seed production in Myanmar has declined by 1.5% annually since 2014. Compared to other countries, Myanmar ranked first in sesame production with 744,498 metric tons in 2019.
2. India (689,310 metric tons):
- Sesame seed production in India has declined by 3.6% annually since 2014. Compared to other countries, India ranked 2nd in sesame seed production with 689,310 metric tons in 2019.
3. Tanzania (680,000 metric tons):
- Sesame seed production in Tanzania has increased by 4.7% annually since 2014. Tanzania ranks 3rd among other countries with 680,000 metric tons of sesame seed production in 2019.
4. Nigeria (480,000 metric tons):
- Sesame seed production in Nigeria has continued to increase by 2% annually since 2014. The country ranked 4th among other countries with 480,000 metric tons of sesame seed production in 2019.
5th China (469,104 metric tons):
- China has experienced an annual decrease of 5.8% in sesame seed production since 2014 and the country ranked 5th among other countries in sesame seed production with 469,104 Metric Tons in 2019.
6. Burkina Faso (374,703 metric tons):
- While sesame seed production in Burkina Faso has lost 3.1% annually since 2014, Burkina Faso produced 374,703 Metric Tons of sesame seeds in 2019, ranking 6th among other countries.
7. Ethiopia (262,654 metric tons):
- While sesame seed production in Ethiopia has decreased by 1.9% annually since 2014, it ranked 7th among other countries with 262,654 Metric Tons of sesame seed production in 2019.
8. South Sudan (208,109 metric tons):
- Sesame seed production in South Sudan has increased by 3.5% annually since 2014. The country ranks 8th among other countries with 208,109 metric tons of sesame seed production in 2019.
9. Chad (170,000 metric tons):
- Since 2014, sesame seed production in Chad has decreased by 3.7% annually. In 2019, the country ranked 9th among other countries with 170,000 metric tons of sesame seed production.
10. Uganda (144,000 metric tons):
- Sesame seed production in Uganda has decreased by 0.1% annually since 2014, and the country ranked 10th among other countries with 144,000 metric tons of sesame seed production in 2019.

Every change in sesame production around the world has a significant impact on the variety and quality of tahini products. Turkey is in a prominent position in these rankings. In 2019, with a production of 16,893 tons, Turkey ranked 31st in sesame seed production among other countries. Today, Turkey's influence in this position has increased even more. This reflects the efficiency and quality standards in Turkey's agricultural sector. Zirve Gıda's ability to adapt to changing global sesame production trends and provide quality tahini products not only meets the demands of the food industry but also contributes significantly to the national economy.