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.
India Sunflower Oil Production was 58.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 52.1% on 2022. India is one of the world’s major edible oil consumers, and sunflower oil holds an important position within the country’s vegetable oil market. Between 2015 and 2023, India’s sunflower oil production showed fluctuations, declining from 98.00 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 58.00 thousand tonnes in 2023.
India Sunflower Oil Production moved from 98.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 58.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−40.8%), an average of −6.3% a year. The series high was 121 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 58.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2023) is 63.00 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −52.1% in 2023.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, India ranks 15 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Ukraine (6,044 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 256% 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 Trough | 58.00 | −52.1% |
| 2022Peak | 121 | +45.8% |
| 2021 | 83.00 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 76.00 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 72.00 | −1.4% |
| 2018 | 73.00 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 70.00 | −12.5% |
| 2016 | 80.00 | −18.4% |
| 2015 | 98.00 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. India 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 remained relatively stable between 70 and 121 thousand tonnes during most years, with the highest output of 121.00 thousand tonnes recorded in 2022. India’s sunflower oil production is influenced by regional cultivation patterns, weather conditions, agricultural policies, and competition from other oilseed crops. Sunflower cultivation is mainly concentrated in states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana, where farmers grow the crop for both oil extraction and seed production. However, declining cultivation areas and competition from crops such as soybean, groundnut, and cotton have affected domestic sunflower oil output. Despite lower production levels, sunflower oil continues to be an important edible oil in India due to consumer preference for its mild taste, nutritional properties, and suitability for cooking applications. The country relies significantly on imports to meet domestic demand because consumption exceeds local production capacity. Improvements in sunflower seed varieties, irrigation facilities, and farming practices could support future production growth. The sunflower oil processing industry also contributes to rural employment, agricultural value chains, and food manufacturing sectors. Overall, India’s sunflower oil production from 2015 to 2023 reflects a challenging domestic production environment, with demand growth largely supported by imports rather than significant expansion of local cultivation.
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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.
India Sunflower Oil Production was 58.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 52.1% on 2022.
India Sunflower Oil Production moved from 98.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 58.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−40.8%), an average of −6.3% a year. The series high was 121 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 58.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 121 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 58.00 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 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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