> In 2024 Bhutan produced 1 t of sunflower seed, the 74th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 89%.

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# Sunflower seed production in Bhutan

In 2024 Bhutan produced 1 t of sunflower seed, the 74th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 89%. The record was 14 t in 2012. Area harvested: 3 ha, yield 0.3 t/ha.

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Production, 20241 t
World rank74 of 74
10-year change−89%
Record14 t2012

## Sunflower seed in Bhutan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)

## Bhutan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.3world 1.8 (−82%)
kg per person0.00world 6.40
10-year change−89%world +28%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 72 | [Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/namibia/) | 69 | 0.00% |
| 73 | [Puerto Rico](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/puerto-rico/) | 4 | 0.00% |
| 74 | **Bhutan** | 1 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 74 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/)

### Map of world production of sunflower seed

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1 | −67% | 3 | 0.33 |
| 2023 | 3 | +50% | 3 | 1.00 |
| 2022 | 2 | −33% | 1 | 2.00 |
| 2021 | 3 | −63% | 3 | 1.00 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0.0% | 4 | 2.00 |
| 2019 | 8 | +300% | 13 | 0.62 |
| 2018 | 2 | −33% | 3 | 0.67 |
| 2017 | 3 | −57% | 9 | 0.33 |
| 2016 | 7 | +250% | 15 | 0.47 |
| 2015 | 2 | −78% | 4 | 0.50 |
| 2014 | 9 | +200% | 9 | 1.00 |
| 2013 | 3 | −79% | 7 | 0.43 |
| 2012 | 14 | — | 17 | 0.82 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sunflower seed in Bhutan?

Bhutan produced 1 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?

Bhutan ranked 74th of 74 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 32.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of sunflower seed in Bhutan changed?

It fell by 89% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 14 t in 2012.

### What is the yield of sunflower seed in Bhutan?

0.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1 t from 3 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.

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

## Other products of Bhutan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bhutan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bhutan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bhutan/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bhutan/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/bhutan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/bhutan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bhutan/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/bhutan/)[Areca nuts](https://husfarm.com/production/areca-nuts/bhutan/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/bhutan/)[Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/bhutan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/bhutan/)
[Agricultural production in Bhutan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bhutan/)

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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