Sunflower seed production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 6,507 t of sunflower seed, the 52nd largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.6%. The record was 12,578 t in 2012. Area harvested: 5,801 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 6,507 t
- World rank
- 52 of 74
- 10-year change
- +8.6%
- Record
- 12,578 t
- 2012
Sunflower seed in Ethiopia, 2007–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 1.8 (−38%)
- kg per person
- 0.05
- world 6.40
- 10-year change
- +8.6%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Mozambique | 9,155 | 0.02% |
| 51 | Portugal | 6,900 | 0.01% |
| 52 | Ethiopia | 6,507 | 0.01% |
| 53 | Tunisia | 6,412 | 0.01% |
| 54 | Kenya | 6,000 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of sunflower seed
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,507 | +2.4% | 5,801 | 1.12 |
| 2023 | 6,353 | +23% | 5,640 | 1.13 |
| 2022 | 5,150 | −0.6% | 4,750 | 1.08 |
| 2021 | 5,179 | +21% | 4,548 | 1.14 |
| 2020 | 4,288 | −55% | 4,151 | 1.03 |
| 2019 | 9,571 | +39% | 7,561 | 1.27 |
| 2018 | 6,894 | −7.2% | 5,505 | 1.25 |
| 2017 | 7,425 | +4.4% | 5,962 | 1.25 |
| 2016 | 7,110 | +9.1% | 6,302 | 1.13 |
| 2015 | 6,518 | +8.8% | 7,232 | 0.90 |
| 2014 | 5,990 | −28% | 5,391 | 1.11 |
| 2013 | 8,307 | −34% | 11,141 | 0.75 |
| 2012 | 12,578 | +64% | 11,054 | 1.14 |
| 2011 | 7,690 | +86% | 6,270 | 1.23 |
| 2010 | 4,126 | −6.2% | 4,372 | 0.94 |
| 2009 | 4,398 | −33% | 4,061 | 1.08 |
| 2008 | 6,527 | −18% | 7,747 | 0.84 |
| 2007 | 7,930 | — | 8,706 | 0.91 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 30 t USD 37,000
- Exporter rank
- 68 of 95
- Imports
- 18 t USD 113,000
- Importer rank
- 132 of 152
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 in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 6,507 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?
Ethiopia ranked 52nd 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 Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 8.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 12,578 t in 2012.
What is the yield of sunflower seed in Ethiopia?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (6,507 t from 5,801 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Ethiopia export or import sunflower seed?
In 2024 Ethiopia reported exports of 30 t (USD 37,000) and imports of 18 t (USD 113,000), 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 2024 figure for Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. 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.