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.
Canada Sunflower Oil Production was 32.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 11.6% on 2022. Canada’s sunflower oil production showed gradual growth between 2015 and 2023, supported by expanding sunflower cultivation, improving agricultural practices, and increasing interest in alternative vegetable oils. Production increased from 21.10 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 32.60 thousand tonnes in 2023, representing steady growth over the period.
Canada Sunflower Oil Production moved from 21.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 32.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+54.5%), an average of +5.6% a year. The series high was 32.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 20.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2019) is 12.20 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +26.7% in 2021.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Canada ranks 16 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Ukraine (6,044 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 143.9% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 32.60 | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 29.20 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 29.40 | +26.7% |
| 2020 | 23.20 | +13.7% |
| 2019 Trough | 20.40 | −14.3% |
| 2018 | 23.80 | −8.5% |
| 2017 | 26.00 | +4% |
| 2016 | 25.00 | +18.5% |
| 2015 | 21.10 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Canada is highlighted.
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.
Output remained relatively consistent during the early years, fluctuating between 20.40 and 26.00 thousand tonnes from 2015 to 2019. Production gained momentum after 2020, reaching 29.40 thousand tonnes in 2021 and maintaining similar levels before achieving the highest recorded output of 32.60 thousand tonnes in 2023. Sunflower cultivation in Canada is primarily concentrated in the Prairie provinces, especially Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, where suitable soil conditions and climatic environments support oilseed production. Canadian farmers mainly cultivate oilseed sunflower varieties that are processed into edible sunflower oil and other valuable by-products such as sunflower meal. The country’s agricultural sector benefits from advanced farming technologies, crop management systems, and efficient processing capabilities, helping improve productivity and quality. The Canadian sunflower oil industry contributes to the domestic edible oil market while also supporting food processing and agricultural export activities. Although production remains smaller compared with major producers, Canada has developed a competitive niche due to high-quality agricultural standards and growing consumer demand for plant-based oils. The industry faces challenges such as competition from canola and soybean oil, weather-related production risks, and global price fluctuations. Overall, Canada’s sunflower oil production trend indicates positive development, with opportunities for expansion through improved cultivation practices, processing investments, and sustainable farming methods.
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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.
Canada Sunflower Oil Production was 32.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 11.6% on 2022.
Canada Sunflower Oil Production moved from 21.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 32.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+54.5%), an average of +5.6% a year. The series high was 32.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 20.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 32.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 20.40 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
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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