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.
Sweden Sunflower Oil Production was 6.18 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 26.3% on 2022. Sweden’s sunflower oil production showed moderate fluctuations between 2015 and 2023, reflecting the challenges of sunflower cultivation in a northern European climate. Production increased from 4.61 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 6.18 thousand tonnes in 2023, indicating slight overall growth despite yearly variations.
Sweden Sunflower Oil Production moved from 4.61 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 6.18 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+34.2%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 8.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 4.61 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2015) is 3.99 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +61.1% in 2016.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Sweden ranks 19 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Ukraine (6,044 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 27.3% 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 | 6.18 | −26.3% |
| 2022 | 8.38 | +48% |
| 2021 | 5.66 | −20.8% |
| 2020 | 7.15 | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 6.40 | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 5.75 | −33.1% |
| 2017Peak | 8.60 | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 7.42 | +61.1% |
| 2015 Trough | 4.61 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Sweden 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 reached its highest level of 8.60 thousand tonnes in 2017, while the lowest output was recorded at 4.61 thousand tonnes in 2015. Changes in production were mainly influenced by weather conditions, crop performance, cultivation decisions, and market demand for alternative vegetable oils. Sunflower cultivation in Sweden remains limited because of cooler temperatures, shorter growing seasons, and competition from more established crops such as rapeseed and cereals. However, advances in agricultural research, improved sunflower varieties, and better crop management techniques have helped increase the feasibility of sunflower farming in selected regions. Swedish farmers increasingly focus on sustainable agricultural practices, biodiversity improvement, and crop diversification, creating opportunities for sunflower cultivation as a complementary crop. The sunflower oil industry in Sweden primarily supports specialty food markets, locally produced edible oils, and sustainable agricultural initiatives. Sweden’s strong environmental standards, advanced farming technologies, and consumer preference for sustainable food products provide a favorable environment for niche sunflower oil production. However, limited cultivation area, climatic risks, and competition from imported sunflower oil restrict large-scale industry expansion. The future development of Sweden’s sunflower oil sector will depend on the adoption of climate-resilient sunflower varieties, improved agricultural efficiency, and increasing consumer demand for locally sourced vegetable oils. Overall, Sweden’s sunflower oil production remains a small but developing segment of the agricultural sector, supported by sustainability trends and innovation in farming practices.
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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.
Sweden Sunflower Oil Production was 6.18 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, down 26.3% on 2022.
Sweden Sunflower Oil Production moved from 4.61 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 6.18 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+34.2%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 8.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the low 4.61 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 8.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 and the lowest was 4.61 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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