Sesame seed yield in Saudi Arabia showed significant variation over the years. From 2013 to 2016, there were notable fluctuations, with yields experiencing both double-digit increases and decreases. In recent years, particularly from 2019 to 2023, the growth trend stabilized with consistent annual increases. In 2023, the yield stood at 26.04 thousand hectograms per hectare, reflecting a robust upward trend.
Year-on-year growth from 2021 to 2023 was positive but moderate, with an average annual increase hovering around 2.67%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was a healthy 6.63%, indicating sustained improvement.
Future trends to watch include: * Continuous yield enhancements driven by agricultural innovations. * Potential impacts of climate change on yield stability. * Technological advancements in sesame seed farming and processing.