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.
Chile Sunflower Oil Production was 2.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 116.7% on 2022. Chile's sunflower oil production remained relatively small between 2015 and 2023, reflecting limited domestic sunflower cultivation and a greater reliance on imported vegetable oils to satisfy consumer demand. During the period, production fluctuated considerably, indicating the influence of changing agricultural conditions and the relatively small scale of the country's sunflower oil industry.
Chile Sunflower Oil Production moved from 1.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+160%), an average of +12.7% a year. The series high was 2.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 0.400 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2020) is 2.20 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +280% in 2017.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Chile ranks 21 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Ukraine (6,044 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 11.5% 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 | 2.60 | +116.7% |
| 2022 | 1.20 | +200% |
| 2021 | 0.400 | 0% |
| 2020 Trough | 0.400 | −20% |
| 2019 | 0.500 | −64.3% |
| 2018 | 1.40 | −26.3% |
| 2017 | 1.90 | +280% |
| 2016 | 0.500 | −50% |
| 2015 | 1.00 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Chile 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.
Production measured 1.00 thousand tonnes in 2015, before declining to 0.50 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output then increased significantly to 1.90 thousand tonnes in 2017, demonstrating a temporary improvement in sunflower seed availability and oil extraction. Production decreased to 1.40 thousand tonnes in 2018, followed by further declines to 0.50 thousand tonnes in 2019, 0.40 thousand tonnes in 2020, and 0.40 thousand tonnes in 2021. A gradual recovery became evident in the final years of the period, with production increasing to 1.20 thousand tonnes in 2022 and reaching 2.60 thousand tonnes in 2023, the highest level recorded during the timeframe. Although sunflower oil production remains modest compared with larger agricultural producers, Chile possesses an efficient food processing industry capable of supporting domestic edible oil manufacturing when sufficient raw materials are available. Consumer demand for healthier vegetable oils, including sunflower oil, continues to support the market, although imports remain the primary source of supply. Agricultural production is influenced by climatic variability, cultivated area, and competition from alternative crops. Future growth in Chile's sunflower oil industry may depend on expanding sunflower cultivation, improving agricultural productivity, adopting higher-yielding seed varieties, and strengthening domestic oil extraction capacity. Continued investment in modern farming techniques and processing infrastructure could contribute to gradual increases in production while reducing dependence on imported vegetable oils over the long term.
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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.
Chile Sunflower Oil Production was 2.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 116.7% on 2022.
Chile Sunflower Oil Production moved from 1.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+160%), an average of +12.7% a year. The series high was 2.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 0.400 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The highest value was 2.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 0.400 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
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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