Sunflower seed production in Russia
In 2024 Russia produced 17.2 million t of sunflower seed, the largest total in the world (32.9% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 103%. The record was 18.6 million t in 2023. Area harvested: 9.9 million ha, yield 1.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 17.2 million t
- World rank
- 1 of 74
- 10-year change
- +103%
- Record
- 18.6 million t
- 2023
Sunflower seed in Russia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Russia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 32.9%
- 20.8% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.7
- world 1.8 (−3.9%)
- kg per person
- 119
- world 6.40
- 10-year change
- +103%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of sunflower seed
Share of the world total; Russia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,200,000 | −7.5% | 9,850,000 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 18,600,000 | +14% | 9,900,000 | 1.88 |
| 2022 | 16,362,215 | +4.5% | 9,182,873 | 1.78 |
| 2021 | 15,656,143 | +18% | 9,641,346 | 1.62 |
| 2020 | 13,314,418 | −13% | 8,392,310 | 1.59 |
| 2019 | 15,379,287 | +21% | 8,414,731 | 1.83 |
| 2018 | 12,755,725 | +22% | 7,953,338 | 1.60 |
| 2017 | 10,480,958 | −4.8% | 7,244,061 | 1.45 |
| 2016 | 11,015,109 | +19% | 7,293,622 | 1.51 |
| 2015 | 9,280,296 | +9.5% | 6,544,878 | 1.42 |
| 2014 | 8,475,346 | −14% | 6,443,406 | 1.32 |
| 2013 | 9,842,356 | +31% | 6,795,040 | 1.45 |
| 2012 | 7,494,657 | −17% | 6,158,542 | 1.22 |
| 2011 | 9,062,022 | +70% | 7,221,015 | 1.25 |
| 2010 | 5,344,821 | −17% | 5,575,098 | 0.96 |
| 2009 | 6,454,324 | −12% | 5,597,852 | 1.15 |
| 2008 | 7,350,240 | +30% | 5,980,480 | 1.23 |
| 2007 | 5,671,389 | −16% | 5,002,530 | 1.13 |
| 2006 | 6,743,376 | +4.2% | 5,942,690 | 1.13 |
| 2005 | 6,469,567 | +34% | 5,411,010 | 1.20 |
| 2004 | 4,810,257 | −1.6% | 4,708,840 | 1.02 |
| 2003 | 4,886,995 | +32% | 4,882,820 | 1.00 |
| 2002 | 3,688,386 | +38% | 3,782,410 | 0.98 |
| 2001 | 2,682,194 | −32% | 3,451,590 | 0.78 |
| 2000 | 3,918,549 | −5.6% | 4,368,370 | 0.90 |
| 1999 | 4,149,333 | +39% | 4,977,360 | 0.83 |
| 1998 | 2,992,779 | +5.8% | 3,571,700 | 0.84 |
| 1997 | 2,828,851 | +2.4% | 3,303,330 | 0.86 |
| 1996 | 2,762,698 | −34% | 3,874,480 | 0.71 |
| 1995 | 4,199,570 | +64% | 4,126,730 | 1.02 |
| 1994 | 2,553,377 | −7.7% | 3,132,710 | 0.82 |
| 1993 | 2,765,062 | −11% | 2,922,990 | 0.95 |
| 1992 | 3,109,770 | — | 2,889,240 | 1.08 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 222,045 t USD 85.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 7 of 95
- Imports
- 70,640 t USD 316 m
- Importer rank
- 20 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 Russia?
Russia produced 17.2 million t in 2024, 32.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Russia rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?
Russia was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of Ukraine.
How has the production of sunflower seed in Russia changed?
It rose by 103% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 18.6 million t in 2023.
What is the yield of sunflower seed in Russia?
1.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (17.2 million t from 9.9 million ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Russia export or import sunflower seed?
In 2024 Russia reported exports of 222,045 t (USD 85.8 m) and imports of 70,640 t (USD 316 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 2024 figure for Russia 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.