> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 20246,507 t
World rank52 of 74
10-year change+8.6%
Record12,578 t2012

## Sunflower seed in Ethiopia, 2007–2024 (tonnes)

## Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.1world 1.8 (−38%)
kg per person0.05world 6.40
10-year change+8.6%world +28%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 50 | [Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/mozambique/) | 9,155 | 0.02% |
| 51 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/portugal/) | 6,900 | 0.01% |
| 52 | **Ethiopia** | 6,507 | 0.01% |
| 53 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/tunisia/) | 6,412 | 0.01% |
| 54 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/kenya/) | 6,000 | 0.01% |

[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; 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

Exports30 t USD 37,000
Exporter rank68 of 95
Imports18 t USD 113,000
Importer rank132 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](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/)

## 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

[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 Ethiopia

[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/ethiopia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ethiopia/)[Cereals n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/cereals-n-e-c/ethiopia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/ethiopia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ethiopia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/ethiopia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/ethiopia/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/ethiopia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/ethiopia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/ethiopia/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/ethiopia/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/ethiopia/)
[Agricultural production in Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/ethiopia/)

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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