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.
Ukraine Sunflower Oil Production was 6,044 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 32% on 2022. Ukraine is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of sunflower oil, with the industry playing a vital role in the country's agricultural economy and international vegetable oil market. Between 2015 and 2023, Ukraine's sunflower oil production demonstrated overall growth despite fluctuations caused by weather conditions, harvest variability, and geopolitical disruptions.
Ukraine Sunflower Oil Production moved from 3,716 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 6,044 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+62.7%), an average of +6.3% a year. The series high was 6,084 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 3,716 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2015) is 2,369 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +32% in 2023.
Among the 24 countries in this dataset, Ukraine ranks 2 for 2023, behind Russia (7,039 Thousand Tonnes) and Argentina (1,710 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 26680.2% 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 | 6,045 | +32% |
| 2022 | 4,579 | −6.9% |
| 2021 | 4,918 | −19.2% |
| 2020Peak | 6,084 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 5,836 | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 5,149 | −2.4% |
| 2017 | 5,277 | +19.3% |
| 2016 | 4,424 | +19.1% |
| 2015 Trough | 3,716 | — |
Regional context
Sunflower Oil Production by country, 2023, Thousand Tonnes. Ukraine 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 increased from 3.72 million tonnes in 2015 to 6.04 million tonnes in 2023, representing an overall increase of approximately 62% during the period. Production rose steadily from 4.42 million tonnes in 2016 to 5.28 million tonnes in 2017, before experiencing a slight decline to 5.15 million tonnes in 2018. Output recovered strongly to 5.84 million tonnes in 2019 and reached 6.08 million tonnes in 2020, the highest production level recorded up to that point. In 2021, production declined to 4.92 million tonnes, followed by a further decrease to 4.58 million tonnes in 2022, reflecting disruptions to agricultural activities, harvesting, logistics, and export operations. Despite these challenges, the industry showed remarkable resilience, with production rebounding significantly to 6.04 million tonnes in 2023, approaching the record levels achieved before the decline. Ukraine's sunflower oil industry benefits from highly fertile agricultural land, favorable climatic conditions, extensive sunflower cultivation, and a modern oilseed processing sector. The country has invested heavily in crushing facilities, storage infrastructure, and export logistics, enabling it to remain one of the leading global suppliers of sunflower oil. The industry makes a substantial contribution to export earnings and rural employment while supporting international food supply chains. Future production will depend on agricultural recovery, favorable weather, improvements in farming efficiency, continued investment in processing capacity, and the stabilization of domestic and international market conditions. Despite recent challenges, Ukraine is expected to remain a key participant in the global sunflower oil industry due to its strong production base and competitive export 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.
Ukraine Sunflower Oil Production was 6,044 Thousand Tonnes in 2023, up 32% on 2022.
Ukraine Sunflower Oil Production moved from 3,716 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 6,044 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 (+62.7%), an average of +6.3% a year. The series high was 6,084 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 3,716 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 6,084 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the lowest was 3,716 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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