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.
Malaysia Sunflower Oil Production was 0.902 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 0.4% on 2022. Malaysia’s sunflower oil production represents a relatively small segment of its overall vegetable oil industry, which is primarily dominated by palm oil production. Between 2015 and 2023 .
Malaysia Sunflower Oil Production moved from 1.13 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.902 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−20.2%), an average of −2.8% a year. The series high was 3.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 0.902 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2023) is 2.62 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +56% in 2016.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Malaysia ranks 22 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Ukraine (6,044 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 4% 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 | 0.902 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 0.906 | −18.2% |
| 2021 | 1.11 | −54.8% |
| 2020 | 2.45 | −8.1% |
| 2019 | 2.67 | −24.4% |
| 2018Peak | 3.53 | +43% |
| 2017 | 2.47 | +39.7% |
| 2016 | 1.76 | +56% |
| 2015 | 1.13 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Malaysia 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 increased from 1,130.92 tonnes in 2015 to a peak of 3,526.23 tonnes in 2018, before declining gradually to 902.26 tonnes in 2023. The sharp increase during the early years indicates improved processing capacity and stronger demand for alternative edible oils, while the decline in later years reflects changing market conditions and limited domestic sunflower cultivation. Unlike palm oil, sunflower cultivation is not widespread in Malaysia due to the country’s tropical climate, high rainfall patterns, and limited suitability for large-scale sunflower farming. As a result, the domestic sunflower oil sector largely depends on imported sunflower seeds, crude sunflower oil, and processed inputs to support local consumption and industrial applications. Malaysia’s agricultural landscape is strongly focused on palm oil, which provides a more economically viable oilseed crop under local climatic conditions. However, sunflower oil continues to maintain importance in Malaysia’s food industry due to increasing consumer awareness regarding healthier cooking oils, lower saturated fat content, and diverse culinary applications. The oil is used in households, restaurants, food manufacturing, snack production, and processed food industries. The country’s advanced refining and food processing infrastructure supports the availability and distribution of sunflower oil despite limited domestic production. Future growth opportunities for Malaysia’s sunflower oil sector may come from increasing demand for premium edible oils, diversification of vegetable oil consumption, and improvements in oil processing technologies. Additionally, rising health-conscious consumer preferences could encourage greater adoption of sunflower oil in the domestic market. Overall, Malaysia’s sunflower oil production from 2015 to 2023 reflects a niche but developing industry, where domestic output remains limited but processing and consumption opportunities continue to support market growth.
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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.
Malaysia Sunflower Oil Production was 0.902 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 0.4% on 2022.
Malaysia Sunflower Oil Production moved from 1.13 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 0.902 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−20.2%), an average of −2.8% a year. The series high was 3.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 0.902 Thousand Tonnes in 2023.
The highest value was 3.53 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 0.902 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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