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.
Oceania Sunflower Oil Production was 15.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 17.7% on 2022. Oceania’s sunflower oil production remained relatively small compared with other global regions but showed gradual improvement between 2015 and 2023, mainly supported by Australia’s sunflower cultivation and processing activities. The region recorded production of 12.20 thousand tonnes in 2015, which declined to 7.50 thousand tonnes in 2018 due to variations in agricultural conditions and crop performance.
Oceania Sunflower Oil Production moved from 12.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 15.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+25.4%), an average of +2.9% a year. The series high was 15.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 7.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2018) is 7.80 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −25.7% in 2018.
Within Oceania, Australia has the highest value in 2023 at 15.30 Thousand Tonnes, 100% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 15.30 | +17.7% |
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Full series
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 15.30 | +17.7% |
| 2022 | 13.00 | +14% |
| 2021 | 11.40 | +23.9% |
| 2020 | 9.20 | +17.9% |
| 2019 | 7.80 | +4% |
| 2018 Trough | 7.50 | −25.7% |
| 2017 | 10.10 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 9.50 | −22.1% |
| 2015 | 12.20 | — |
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 recovered in later years, reaching 15.30 thousand tonnes in 2023, the highest level recorded during the period. Australia is the primary contributor to Oceania’s sunflower oil production, supported by commercial farming systems, suitable agricultural regions, and established food processing industries. The production trend reflects changes in sunflower planting areas, rainfall conditions, crop yields, and market demand for locally produced vegetable oils. Although sunflower oil represents a smaller segment of Australia’s broader agricultural sector, it contributes to domestic edible oil supply chains and specialty oil markets. The region’s sunflower oil industry focuses on efficient cultivation practices, sustainable farming techniques, and value-added processing. Production includes the extraction of edible sunflower oil from sunflower seeds through mechanical pressing, solvent extraction, and refining processes. It covers output from commercial farms and processing facilities while excluding sunflower seed production, imports, exports, consumption, storage inventories, and other vegetable oil categories. Due to limited cultivation areas and competition from other agricultural commodities, Oceania’s sunflower oil production is expected to remain relatively small. However, technological improvements, increasing demand for locally sourced oils, and sustainable agricultural practices may create opportunities for future growth. Enhanced farming efficiency, climate-resilient crop varieties, and improved supply chain networks can contribute to gradual expansion of regional 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.
Oceania Sunflower Oil Production was 15.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 17.7% on 2022.
Oceania Sunflower Oil Production moved from 12.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 15.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+25.4%), an average of +2.9% a year. The series high was 15.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 7.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
The highest value was 15.30 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 7.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
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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