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.
Global Sunflower Oil Production was 22.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 12.3% on 2022. Global sunflower oil production experienced consistent growth between 2015 and 2023, driven by increasing sunflower cultivation, expanding oilseed processing capacity, rising food demand, and growing consumer preference for vegetable oils. Worldwide production increased from 15.19 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 22.66 thousand tonnes in 2023, reflecting a significant expansion of the global sunflower oil industry.
Global Sunflower Oil Production moved from 15.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 22.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+49.2%), an average of +5.1% a year. The series high was 22.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 15.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 7.47 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +12.9% in 2017.
Of the 24 countries in this dataset, Russia, Ukraine and Argentina have the highest values in 2023 (7,039, 6,044, 1,710 Thousand Tonnes respectively).
Country ranking
Thousand Tonnes. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 7,039 | +17.3% | |
| 2 | Ukraine | 6,045 | +32% | |
| 3 | Argentina | 1,710 | +14.1% | |
| 4 | Hungary | 765.4 | +4.7% | |
| 5 | Bulgaria | 683 | −17.4% | |
| 6 | France | 619.6 | +4.5% | |
| 7 | Romania | 567.5 | −1.8% | |
| 8 | Spain | 481.2 | +1% | |
| 9 | Tanzania | 326.9 | +4.1% | |
| 10 | China | 322.9 | +6.2% | |
| 11 | South Africa | 252.7 | −8.1% | |
| 12 | U.S. | 179 | −29% | |
| 13 | Italy | 145.5 | −9.7% | |
| 14 | Germany | 82.90 | −7.7% | |
| 15 | India | 58.00 | −52.1% | |
| 16 | Canada | 32.60 | +11.6% | |
| 17 | Australia | 15.30 | +17.7% | |
| 18 | Mexico | 12.90 | +3.2% | |
| 19 | Sweden | 6.18 | −26.3% | |
| 20 | Finland | 3.90 | −15.2% | |
| 21 | Chile | 2.60 | +116.7% | |
| 22 | Malaysia | 0.902 | −0.4% | |
| 23 | Colombia | 0.230 | −51.2% | |
| 24 | Denmark | 0.0246 | +29.8% |
By region
Thousand Tonnes, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
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 | 22.66 | +12.3% |
| 2022 | 20.17 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 18.38 | −10.1% |
| 2020 | 20.45 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 19.92 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 18.30 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 18.07 | +12.9% |
| 2016 | 16.01 | +5.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 15.19 | — |
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 showed a steady upward trend during the period, reaching 20.45 thousand tonnes in 2020 before slightly declining to 18.38 thousand tonnes in 2021 due to variations in agricultural conditions, crop yields, and market factors. Production recovered in subsequent years, reaching its highest level of 22.66 thousand tonnes in 2023.
The growth of global sunflower oil production has been supported by major producing regions such as Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. Countries including Ukraine, Russia, Argentina, France, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, China, and South Africa have played important roles in global supply through large-scale sunflower cultivation and advanced oil processing facilities. Increasing investments in agricultural technology, improved sunflower seed varieties, and efficient extraction methods have contributed to higher production capacity worldwide.
Global sunflower oil production includes the total quantity of crude and refined edible oil extracted from sunflower seeds through processes such as mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and refining. The indicator covers production generated by agricultural farms, oil mills, and commercial processing facilities for food, cooking oil, and industrial applications. It excludes sunflower seed production, cultivation area, imports and exports, consumption levels, storage inventories, and other vegetable oils such as soybean, palm, rapeseed, and olive oil. Future growth of the global sunflower oil industry is expected to depend on sustainable farming practices, technological advancements, increasing demand for healthier edible oils, and improvements in global agricultural supply chains.
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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.
Global Sunflower Oil Production was 22.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 12.3% on 2022.
Global Sunflower Oil Production moved from 15.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 22.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+49.2%), an average of +5.1% a year. The series high was 22.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 15.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 22.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 15.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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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