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.
Colombia Sunflower Oil Production was 0.230 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 51.2% on 2022. Colombia's sunflower oil production remained relatively limited during the period under consideration, reflecting the country's greater dependence on other vegetable oils, particularly palm oil and soybean oil. According to the available data, sunflower oil production was recorded at 471.56 tonnes in 2022, indicating the presence or expansion of commercial sunflower oil extraction activities.
Colombia Sunflower Oil Production moved from 0.472 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 to 0.230 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−51.2%), an average of −51.2% a year. The series high was 0.472 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 0.230 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 23 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Ukraine (6,044 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.230 | −51.2% |
| 2022 | 0.472 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Colombia 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.
However, production declined to 230.28 tonnes in 2023, representing a reduction of more than 50% compared with the previous year.
Despite the decline, the recorded production levels indicate the emergence of a domestic sunflower oil industry, which may be supported by increased investment in sunflower cultivation, improvements in processing capacity, or growing interest in diversifying Colombia's edible oil industry. Production levels are influenced by several factors, including the availability of sunflower seeds, cultivated area, weather conditions, agricultural productivity, processing efficiency, technological advancements, and domestic market demand.
Although sunflower oil currently represents only a very small segment of Colombia's vegetable oil sector, the country possesses an established agricultural and food processing industry that could support future expansion. Continued development of sunflower farming, adoption of improved seed varieties, and investment in modern oil extraction facilities may strengthen domestic production over time. Future growth will also depend on consumer demand for healthier edible oils, government support for crop diversification, favorable climatic conditions, and the economic viability of sunflower cultivation compared with competing oilseed crops. Overall, Colombia's sunflower oil industry remains in an early stage of development but demonstrates potential for gradual expansion in the coming years.
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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.
Colombia Sunflower Oil Production was 0.230 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 51.2% on 2022.
Colombia Sunflower Oil Production moved from 0.472 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 to 0.230 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−51.2%), an average of −51.2% a year. The series high was 0.472 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 0.230 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 0.472 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 0.230 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
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 2022–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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