> In 2023 Moldova produced 245,857 t of sunflower-seed oil, crude, the 14th largest in the world (1.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 324%.

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# Sunflower-seed oil, crude production in Moldova

In 2023 Moldova produced 245,857 t of sunflower-seed oil, crude, the 14th largest in the world (1.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 324%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 2023245,857 t
World rank14 of 80
10-year change+324%
Record245,857 t2023

## Sunflower-seed oil, crude in Moldova, 1992–2023 (tonnes)

## Moldova compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total1.1%0.41% in 2013
10-year change+324%world +61%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/china/) | 322,900 | 1.4% |
| 13 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/south-africa/) | 252,700 | 1.1% |
| 14 | **Moldova** | 245,857 | 1.1% |
| 15 | [Netherlands](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/netherlands/) | 223,700 | 0.99% |
| 16 | [Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/serbia/) | 204,308 | 0.90% |

[Full ranking of 80 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/)

### Map of world production of sunflower-seed oil, crude

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Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 245,857 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 229,256 | +121% |
| 2021 | 103,862 | −32% |
| 2020 | 153,134 | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 140,000 | +37% |
| 2018 | 102,442 | +20% |
| 2017 | 85,327 | +8.1% |
| 2016 | 78,948 | −26% |
| 2015 | 106,501 | −0.6% |
| 2014 | 107,141 | +85% |
| 2013 | 58,000 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 58,000 | −33% |
| 2011 | 87,000 | +23% |
| 2010 | 71,000 | −2.9% |
| 2009 | 73,119 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 72,000 | −33% |
| 2007 | 107,300 | −1.6% |
| 2006 | 109,000 | +63% |
| 2005 | 67,000 | −16% |
| 2004 | 79,900 | +31% |
| 2003 | 61,200 | +48% |
| 2002 | 41,300 | +29% |
| 2001 | 31,931 | +99% |
| 2000 | 16,061 | −5.0% |
| 1999 | 16,900 | −6.9% |
| 1998 | 18,145 | −5.8% |
| 1997 | 19,266 | −18% |
| 1996 | 23,500 | −25% |
| 1995 | 31,433 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 31,433 | −17% |
| 1993 | 37,863 | +36% |
| 1992 | 27,897 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports138,475 t USD 113 m
Exporter rank16 of 113
Imports77,068 t USD 54.8 m
Importer rank37 of 186
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sunflower-seed oil, crude in Moldova?

Moldova produced 245,857 t in 2023, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of sunflower-seed oil, crude?

Moldova ranked 14th of 80 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Russia with 31.1% of the world total.

### How has the production of sunflower-seed oil, crude in Moldova changed?

It rose by 324% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +61% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Moldova export or import sunflower-seed oil, crude?

In 2024 Moldova reported exports of 138,475 t (USD 113 m) and imports of 77,068 t (USD 54.8 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/russia/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/ukraine/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/argentina/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/turkey/)[Hungary](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/hungary/)[Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/bulgaria/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/france/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/romania/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/kazakhstan/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/spain/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/tanzania/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/china/)
[All countries producing sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/)

## Other products of Moldova

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/moldova/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/moldova/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/moldova/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/moldova/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/moldova/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/moldova/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/moldova/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/moldova/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/moldova/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/moldova/)[Wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/moldova/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/moldova/)
[Agricultural production in Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/country/moldova/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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