Sunflower-seed oil, crude production in Russia
In 2023 Russia produced 7.0 million t of sunflower-seed oil, crude, the largest total in the world (31.1% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 112%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 7.0 million t
- World rank
- 1 of 80
- 10-year change
- +112%
- Record
- 7.0 million t
- 2023
Sunflower-seed oil, crude in Russia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 31.1%
- 23.7% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +112%
- world +61%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of sunflower-seed oil, crude
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,038,700 | +17% |
| 2022 | 5,999,077 | +14% |
| 2021 | 5,248,935 | −13% |
| 2020 | 6,024,264 | +11% |
| 2019 | 5,418,427 | +17% |
| 2018 | 4,642,815 | −0.1% |
| 2017 | 4,645,486 | +10% |
| 2016 | 4,217,326 | +14% |
| 2015 | 3,693,483 | −9.0% |
| 2014 | 4,060,132 | +22% |
| 2013 | 3,327,911 | −7.8% |
| 2012 | 3,608,354 | +42% |
| 2011 | 2,545,410 | −0.3% |
| 2010 | 2,552,285 | −9.0% |
| 2009 | 2,804,966 | +30% |
| 2008 | 2,160,599 | −15% |
| 2007 | 2,554,850 | −2.5% |
| 2006 | 2,621,159 | +26% |
| 2005 | 2,080,986 | +15% |
| 2004 | 1,804,087 | +19% |
| 2003 | 1,520,862 | +36% |
| 2002 | 1,117,900 | −5.6% |
| 2001 | 1,184,700 | −9.7% |
| 2000 | 1,312,100 | +59% |
| 1999 | 823,400 | +9.8% |
| 1998 | 750,000 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 750,000 | −11% |
| 1996 | 843,960 | +14% |
| 1995 | 737,327 | −13% |
| 1994 | 849,041 | −17% |
| 1993 | 1,028,293 | +24% |
| 1992 | 827,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4.5 million t USD 3.92 bn
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 113
- Imports
- 195 t USD 540,000
- Importer rank
- 159 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of sunflower-seed oil, crude in Russia?
Russia produced 7.0 million t in 2023, 31.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of sunflower-seed oil, crude?
Russia was the world’s largest producer in 2023, ahead of Ukraine.
How has the production of sunflower-seed oil, crude in Russia changed?
It rose by 112% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +61% for the world. 2023 was the highest figure on record.
Does Russia export or import sunflower-seed oil, crude?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 4.5 million t (USD 3.92 bn) and imports of 195 t (USD 540,000), 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; the 2023 figure for Russia is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.