Sunflower seed production in Luxembourg
In 2024 Luxembourg produced 670 t of sunflower seed, the 68th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 280 ha, yield 2.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 670 t
- World rank
- 68 of 74
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 670 t
- 2024
Sunflower seed in Luxembourg, 2020–2024 (tonnes)
Luxembourg compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.4
- world 1.8 (+32%)
- kg per person
- 1.00
- world 6.40
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Albania | 1,160 | 0.00% |
| 67 | Afghanistan | 1,131 | 0.00% |
| 68 | Luxembourg | 670 | 0.00% |
| 69 | Iraq | 391 | 0.00% |
| 70 | Ecuador | 231 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sunflower seed
Share of the world total; Luxembourg is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 670 | +52% | 280 | 2.39 |
| 2023 | 440 | −29% | 290 | 1.52 |
| 2022 | 620 | +107% | 340 | 1.82 |
| 2021 | 300 | +67% | 140 | 2.14 |
| 2020 | 180 | — | 110 | 1.64 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 511 t USD 603,000
- Exporter rank
- 46 of 95
- Imports
- 699 t USD 1.7 m
- Importer rank
- 90 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 Luxembourg?
Luxembourg produced 670 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Luxembourg rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?
Luxembourg ranked 68th of 74 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 32.9% of the world total.
What is the yield of sunflower seed in Luxembourg?
2.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (670 t from 280 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Luxembourg export or import sunflower seed?
In 2024 Luxembourg reported exports of 511 t (USD 603,000) and imports of 699 t (USD 1.7 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. 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.