Sunflower seed production in Serbia
In 2024 Serbia produced 622,512 t of sunflower seed, the 14th largest in the world (1.19% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%. The record was 733,706 t in 2018. Area harvested: 248,607 ha, yield 2.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 622,512 t
- World rank
- 14 of 74
- 10-year change
- +22%
- Record
- 733,706 t
- 2018
Sunflower seed in Serbia, 2006–2024 (tonnes)
Serbia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.2%
- 1.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.5
- world 1.8 (+38%)
- kg per person
- 92.4
- world 6.40
- 10-year change
- +22%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Spain | 831,610 | 1.6% |
| 13 | South Africa | 632,000 | 1.2% |
| 14 | Serbia | 622,512 | 1.2% |
| 15 | Moldova | 618,984 | 1.2% |
| 16 | United States | 519,640 | 1.00% |
Map of world production of sunflower seed
Share of the world total; Serbia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 622,512 | −9.3% | 248,607 | 2.50 |
| 2023 | 686,268 | +6.7% | 240,520 | 2.85 |
| 2022 | 643,459 | +5.9% | 251,155 | 2.56 |
| 2021 | 607,574 | −4.6% | 212,736 | 2.86 |
| 2020 | 636,688 | −13% | 221,149 | 2.88 |
| 2019 | 729,079 | −0.6% | 219,404 | 3.32 |
| 2018 | 733,706 | +36% | 239,148 | 3.07 |
| 2017 | 540,590 | −13% | 219,338 | 2.46 |
| 2016 | 621,127 | +42% | 200,299 | 3.10 |
| 2015 | 437,084 | −14% | 166,192 | 2.63 |
| 2014 | 509,250 | −0.7% | 175,366 | 2.90 |
| 2013 | 512,839 | +40% | 188,189 | 2.73 |
| 2012 | 366,020 | −15% | 185,918 | 1.97 |
| 2011 | 432,020 | +14% | 174,270 | 2.48 |
| 2010 | 378,409 | +0.2% | 169,384 | 2.23 |
| 2009 | 377,549 | −17% | 157,337 | 2.40 |
| 2008 | 454,282 | +54% | 187,822 | 2.42 |
| 2007 | 294,502 | −23% | 154,793 | 1.90 |
| 2006 | 384,945 | — | 186,431 | 2.06 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 132,477 t USD 83.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 12 of 95
- Imports
- 10,095 t USD 27.0 m
- Importer rank
- 44 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 Serbia?
Serbia produced 622,512 t in 2024, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Serbia rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?
Serbia ranked 14th 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 Serbia changed?
It rose by 22% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 733,706 t in 2018.
What is the yield of sunflower seed in Serbia?
2.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (622,512 t from 248,607 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Serbia export or import sunflower seed?
In 2024 Serbia reported exports of 132,477 t (USD 83.4 m) and imports of 10,095 t (USD 27.0 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.