Sunflower-seed oil, crude production in Sudan
In 2023 Sudan produced 37,600 t of sunflower-seed oil, crude, the 31st largest in the world (0.17% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 47%. The record was 38,700 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 37,600 t
- World rank
- 31 of 80
- 10-year change
- +47%
- Record
- 38,700 t
- 2022
Sunflower-seed oil, crude in Sudan, 2012–2023 (tonnes)
Sudan compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.17%
- 0.18% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +47%
- world +61%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Belgium | 42,100 | 0.19% |
| 30 | Iran | 40,000 | 0.18% |
| 31 | Sudan | 37,600 | 0.17% |
| 32 | Myanmar | 35,200 | 0.16% |
| 33 | Croatia | 34,900 | 0.15% |
Map of world production of sunflower-seed oil, crude
Share of the world total; Sudan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37,600 | −2.8% |
| 2022 | 38,700 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 38,400 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 37,700 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 37,600 | +25% |
| 2018 | 30,000 | −5.7% |
| 2017 | 31,800 | +28% |
| 2016 | 24,900 | +16% |
| 2015 | 21,500 | −30% |
| 2014 | 30,800 | +20% |
| 2013 | 25,622 | −7.4% |
| 2012 | 27,672 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 223 t USD 210,000
- Exporter rank
- 69 of 113
- Imports
- 59,236 t USD 86.0 m
- Importer rank
- 44 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 Sudan?
Sudan produced 37,600 t in 2023, 0.17% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Sudan rank in the world for production of sunflower-seed oil, crude?
Sudan ranked 31st 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 Sudan changed?
It rose by 47% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +61% for the world. The record was 38,700 t in 2022.
Does Sudan export or import sunflower-seed oil, crude?
In 2024 Sudan reported exports of 223 t (USD 210,000) and imports of 59,236 t (USD 86.0 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; the 2023 figure for Sudan 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.