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.
Mexico Sunflower Oil Production was 12.90 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 3.2% on 2022. Mexico’s sunflower oil production remained relatively stable but experienced moderate fluctuations between 2015 and 2023. Production increased slightly from 12.50 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 12.90 thousand tonnes in 2023, with the lowest production level recorded at 9.30 thousand tonnes in 2020.
Mexico Sunflower Oil Production moved from 12.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12.90 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+3.2%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 13.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 9.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2020) is 3.80 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −18.4% in 2020.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 18 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Ukraine (6,044 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 56.9% 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 | 12.90 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 12.50 | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 11.00 | +18.3% |
| 2020 Trough | 9.30 | −18.4% |
| 2019 | 11.40 | −12.3% |
| 2018 | 13.00 | −0.8% |
| 2017Peak | 13.10 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 12.90 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 12.50 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Mexico 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.
During the period, output generally remained within the range of 11.00 to 13.10 thousand tonnes, showing limited expansion compared with larger sunflower oil-producing countries. The recovery after 2020 indicates improving cultivation conditions and renewed production activity. Sunflower cultivation in Mexico is practiced across regions with suitable agricultural conditions, where farmers integrate sunflower crops into existing crop rotations. Sunflowers are cultivated mainly for oil extraction, with seeds processed to produce edible oil used in cooking, food manufacturing, and commercial applications. The sector benefits from Mexico’s established agricultural infrastructure and growing interest in diversifying oilseed production. The Mexican sunflower oil industry operates within a competitive vegetable oil market dominated by soybean and canola oil. Domestic demand for edible oils continues to support production, while consumer interest in healthier and plant-based cooking oils provides additional opportunities. However, challenges such as limited cultivation area, dependence on weather conditions, and competition from imported vegetable oils influence production growth. Between 2015 and 2023, Mexico’s sunflower oil sector demonstrated resilience despite production variations. The industry has potential for expansion through increased sunflower cultivation, improved seed varieties, enhanced irrigation systems, and investment in processing facilities. Overall, Mexico remains a smaller but developing participant in the global sunflower oil market, with opportunities to strengthen domestic production capacity.
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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.
Mexico Sunflower Oil Production was 12.90 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 3.2% on 2022.
Mexico Sunflower Oil Production moved from 12.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12.90 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+3.2%), an average of +0.4% a year. The series high was 13.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 9.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The highest value was 13.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 9.30 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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