Sunflower oil production refers to the total quantity of edible oil extracted from sunflower seeds through various processing methods such as mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and refining.
Asia Sunflower Oil Production was 2,130 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 2.4% on 2022. Asia’s sunflower oil production showed moderate fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting variations in sunflower cultivation, domestic processing capacity, and changing demand patterns across major producing countries. The region recorded production of 2,035,952.50 tonnes in 2015, which declined to 1,602,912.80 tonnes in 2016 before gradually recovering to 2,130,399.20 tonnes in 2023.
Asia Sunflower Oil Production moved from 2,036 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,130 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+4.6%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 2,184 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 1,603 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 580.9 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −21.3% in 2016.
Within Asia, China has the highest value in 2023 at 322.9 Thousand Tonnes, 15.2% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,130 | −2.4% |
| 2022Peak | 2,184 | +16.1% |
| 2021 | 1,881 | −10.7% |
| 2020 | 2,106 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 2,049 | +10% |
| 2018 | 1,863 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 1,797 | +12.1% |
| 2016 Trough | 1,603 | −21.3% |
| 2015 | 2,036 | — |
Data definition
Sunflower Oil Production — Sunflower oil production refers to the total quantity of edible oil extracted from sunflower seeds through various processing methods such as mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and refining. It represents the annual output of sunflower-derived oil produced within a country or region and reflects the scale of sunflower cultivation, seed availability, processing capacity, and demand for sunflower-based edible oils. Sunflower oil production is an important agricultural and industrial indicator used to assess trends in oilseed farming, food supply chains, vegetable oil markets, and the overall performance of the sunflower oil industry.
The measurement of sunflower oil production includes the total volume of crude and refined sunflower oil produced from sunflower seeds during a specific period, typically measured in tonnes. It covers oil obtained from commercially cultivated sunflower crops used for food, cooking oil, food processing, and other industrial applications. The indicator includes production from agricultural farms, oil extraction facilities, and processing industries within the reporting country or region. It accounts for variations caused by changes in sunflower cultivation area, seed yields, processing efficiency, technological advancements, and market demand.
Sunflower oil production excludes the production of other vegetable oils such as soybean oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, and olive oil, even if they are processed or marketed alongside sunflower oil. It does not include sunflower seed production itself, sunflower cultivation area, imports and exports of sunflower oil, oil consumption, or storage inventories. The indicator also excludes non-oil sunflower products such as sunflower meal, animal feed, and by-products generated during oil extraction, as well as informal or unreported production activities that are not captured in official agricultural and industrial statistics.
Sunflower Oil Production — Sunflower oil production refers to the total quantity of edible oil extracted from sunflower seeds through various processing methods such as mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and refining. It represents the annual output of sunflower-derived oil produced within a country or region and reflects the scale of sunflower cultivation, seed availability, processing capacity, and demand for sunflower-based edible oils. Sunflower oil production is an important agricultural and industrial indicator used to assess trends in oilseed farming, food supply chains, vegetable oil markets, and the overall performance of the sunflower oil industry.
Countries such as China, India, and Malaysia contributed significantly to regional sunflower oil production, with China remaining one of the largest producers during the period. China’s production decreased from 615.17 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 322.90 thousand tonnes in 2023, while other Asian markets showed different production patterns depending on agricultural conditions and market demand. Malaysia recorded higher production levels due to its developed vegetable oil processing sector, while India maintained moderate output supported by domestic oilseed cultivation. Japan recorded limited production, reflecting its reliance on imported edible oils rather than domestic sunflower cultivation. The sunflower oil industry in Asia is influenced by population growth, increasing food consumption, expansion of food processing industries, and demand for healthier edible oil alternatives. However, competition from other vegetable oils such as palm, soybean, and rapeseed oil has limited the expansion of sunflower oil cultivation in several countries. Sunflower oil production includes crude and refined oil extracted from sunflower seeds through mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and refining processes. It covers production from farms, oil mills, and processing facilities but excludes sunflower seed production, imports, exports, consumption, and non-oil sunflower products. Future growth depends on improved farming technologies, higher-yielding varieties, and increased investment in oilseed processing infrastructure. Rising consumer preferences for diversified edible oils and improved agricultural research may create additional opportunities for sunflower oil expansion across Asian markets.
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Sunflower oil production refers to the total quantity of edible oil extracted from sunflower seeds through various processing methods such as mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and refining. It represents the annual output of sunflower-derived oil produced within a country or region and reflects the scale of sunflower cultivation, seed availability, processing capacity, and demand for sunflower-based edible oils. Sunflower oil production is an important agricultural and industrial indicator used to assess trends in oilseed farming, food supply chains, vegetable oil markets, and the overall performance of the sunflower oil industry.
Asia Sunflower Oil Production was 2,130 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 2.4% on 2022.
Asia Sunflower Oil Production moved from 2,036 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,130 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+4.6%), an average of +0.6% a year. The series high was 2,184 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 1,603 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 2,184 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 1,603 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Included: The measurement of sunflower oil production includes the total volume of crude and refined sunflower oil produced from sunflower seeds during a specific period, typically measured in tonnes. It covers oil obtained from commercially cultivated sunflower crops used for food, cooking oil, food processing, and other industrial applications. The indicator includes production from agricultural farms, oil extraction facilities, and processing industries within the reporting country or region. It accounts for variations caused by changes in sunflower cultivation area, seed yields, processing efficiency, technological advancements, and market demand. Excluded: Sunflower oil production excludes the production of other vegetable oils such as soybean oil, palm oil, rapeseed oil, and olive oil, even if they are processed or marketed alongside sunflower oil. It does not include sunflower seed production itself, sunflower cultivation area, imports and exports of sunflower oil, oil consumption, or storage inventories. The indicator also excludes non-oil sunflower products such as sunflower meal, animal feed, and by-products generated during oil extraction, as well as informal or unreported production activities that are not captured in official agricultural and industrial statistics.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&overlay=download-data&Food=Sunflower+oil&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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