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.
Russia Sunflower Oil Production was 7,039 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 17.3% on 2022. Russia’s sunflower oil production demonstrated strong growth between 2015 and 2023, strengthening its position as one of the world’s largest sunflower oil producers. Production increased from 3.69 million tonnes in 2015 to 7.04 million tonnes in 2023, representing a substantial expansion in output capacity.
Russia Sunflower Oil Production moved from 3,693 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 7,039 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+90.6%), an average of +8.4% a year. The series high was 7,039 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 3,693 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 3,345 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +17.3% in 2023.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Russia ranks 1 for 2023. It accounts for 31068.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 7,039 | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 5,999 | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 5,249 | −12.9% |
| 2020 | 6,024 | +11.2% |
| 2019 | 5,418 | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 4,643 | −0.1% |
| 2017 | 4,645 | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 4,217 | +14.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 3,693 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Russia 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, production consistently followed an upward trend, reaching 6.02 million tonnes in 2020, 6.00 million tonnes in 2022, and achieving the highest production level of 7.04 million tonnes in 2023. This growth was supported by expanding sunflower cultivation areas, improved agricultural technologies, higher crop yields, and increased investment in oil processing facilities. Sunflower cultivation is concentrated mainly in Russia’s southern agricultural regions, including areas around the Volga, Central Black Earth, and North Caucasus regions, where fertile soils and favorable climatic conditions support large-scale production. Sunflower is one of Russia’s most important oilseed crops, providing raw materials for domestic edible oil production and export markets. The Russian sunflower oil industry benefits from extensive agricultural land availability, modern processing infrastructure, and strong integration between farming and food processing industries. The sector plays a significant role in supporting domestic food security, agricultural employment, and international vegetable oil trade. However, production remains influenced by factors such as weather variability, export regulations, input costs, and fluctuations in global commodity prices. Despite these challenges, Russia has continued to expand its role in the global sunflower oil market due to its competitive production capacity and growing processing sector. Future growth opportunities include improving agricultural efficiency, adopting advanced seed varieties, expanding export markets, and implementing sustainable farming practices. Overall, Russia’s sunflower oil industry represents a highly developed agricultural sector with strong production capabilities and increasing importance in global vegetable oil supply chains.
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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.
Russia Sunflower Oil Production was 7,039 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 17.3% on 2022.
Russia Sunflower Oil Production moved from 3,693 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 7,039 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+90.6%), an average of +8.4% a year. The series high was 7,039 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 3,693 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 7,039 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 3,693 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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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