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.
North America Sunflower Oil Production was 224.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 23.6% on 2022. North America's sunflower oil production showed moderate fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting changes in sunflower cultivation, seed availability, weather conditions, and processing capacity across the region. Total regional production was 254,600 tonnes in 2015, declining slightly to 247,900 tonnes in 2016 and 239,100 tonnes in 2017 before recovering to 247,800 tonnes in 2018.
North America Sunflower Oil Production moved from 254.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 224.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−11.8%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 293.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 218.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2019) is 74.78 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +28% in 2022.
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2023 at 179 Thousand Tonnes, 79.7% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 224.5 | −23.6% |
| 2022Peak | 293.7 | +28% |
| 2021 | 229.5 | −11.9% |
| 2020 | 260.5 | +19% |
| 2019 Trough | 218.9 | −11.6% |
| 2018 | 247.8 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 239.1 | −3.5% |
| 2016 | 247.9 | −2.6% |
| 2015 | 254.6 | — |
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 dropped to 218,946 tonnes in 2019, mainly due to lower sunflower seed output and changing planting patterns. The region rebounded strongly in 2020, with production increasing to 260,537 tonnes, before easing to 229,537 tonnes in 2021. Production reached its highest level of the period at 293,725.4 tonnes in 2022, driven by improved harvests, favorable growing conditions, and increased oil extraction activity. However, output declined to 224,509.64 tonnes in 2023, indicating weaker harvest volumes and adjustments in agricultural production.
The United States remained the largest sunflower oil producer in North America throughout the period, accounting for the majority of regional output. U.S. production declined from 221,000 tonnes in 2015 to 179,000 tonnes in 2023, despite peaking at 252,000 tonnes in 2022. Canada strengthened its contribution over the review period, increasing production from 21,100 tonnes in 2015 to 32,600 tonnes in 2023, with consistently rising processing capacity and sunflower cultivation. Mexico maintained relatively stable production, fluctuating between 9,300 tonnes and 13,100 tonnes, reaching 12,900 tonnes in 2023. Output from the remaining North American countries was minimal, contributing only 146 tonnes in 2019, 37 tonnes in 2020, 137 tonnes in 2021, 25.4 tonnes in 2022, and 9.64 tonnes in 2023.
Overall, North America's sunflower oil industry is supported by modern farming techniques, efficient oil extraction facilities, and established food processing industries. Future production trends will largely depend on climatic conditions, sunflower acreage, technological advancements, and growing consumer demand for healthier vegetable oils.
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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.
North America Sunflower Oil Production was 224.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 23.6% on 2022.
North America Sunflower Oil Production moved from 254.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 224.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (−11.8%), an average of −1.6% a year. The series high was 293.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 218.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 293.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 218.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
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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