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.
Romania Sunflower Oil Production was 567.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 1.8% on 2022. Romania is one of Europe’s major sunflower oil producers, with strong production performance between 2015 and 2023. Production increased from 431.15 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 567.50 thousand tonnes in 2023, demonstrating significant growth in the country’s sunflower oil industry.
Romania Sunflower Oil Production moved from 431.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 567.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+31.6%), an average of +3.5% a year. The series high was 578.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 365.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 212.3 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +26.4% in 2022.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Romania ranks 7 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Ukraine (6,044 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 2504.9% 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 | 567.5 | −1.8% |
| 2022Peak | 578.1 | +26.4% |
| 2021 | 457.5 | −8% |
| 2020 | 497.2 | −6.8% |
| 2019 | 533.3 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 514.7 | +17.9% |
| 2017 | 436.5 | +19.3% |
| 2016 Trough | 365.8 | −15.2% |
| 2015 | 431.1 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Romania 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 experienced some fluctuations during the period, declining to 365.77 thousand tonnes in 2016 before recovering strongly in subsequent years. Output reached 578.10 thousand tonnes in 2022, representing the highest production level during the observed period. Romania’s strong recovery and long-term growth have been supported by extensive sunflower cultivation areas, favorable agricultural conditions, and increasing processing capacity. Sunflower cultivation is widely practiced across Romania’s agricultural regions, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country, where fertile soils and suitable climatic conditions support high yields. Farmers cultivate sunflower as an important rotational crop alongside wheat, maize, and other cereals, contributing significantly to agricultural income and crop diversification. Romania’s sunflower oil industry benefits from modern farming practices, advanced harvesting technologies, and a well-established oil processing sector. The country plays an important role in the European sunflower oil supply chain, supporting both domestic consumption and export markets. However, production remains vulnerable to challenges such as drought conditions, changing climate patterns, input cost fluctuations, and global vegetable oil price movements. Despite these challenges, Romania continues to strengthen its position as a leading sunflower oil producer due to its large cultivation base and competitive agricultural sector. Future growth opportunities include improved irrigation systems, adoption of high-yielding sunflower varieties, sustainable farming practices, and in
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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.
Romania Sunflower Oil Production was 567.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 1.8% on 2022.
Romania Sunflower Oil Production moved from 431.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 567.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+31.6%), an average of +3.5% a year. The series high was 578.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 365.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 578.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 365.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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