Sunflower seed production in Slovakia
In 2024 Slovakia produced 163,330 t of sunflower seed, the 24th largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 19%. The record was 252,708 t in 2003. Area harvested: 64,660 ha, yield 2.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 163,330 t
- World rank
- 24 of 74
- 10-year change
- −19%
- Record
- 252,708 t
- 2003
Sunflower seed in Slovakia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Slovakia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.31%
- 0.49% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.5
- world 1.8 (+39%)
- kg per person
- 29.7
- world 6.40
- 10-year change
- −19%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Croatia | 180,590 | 0.35% |
| 23 | India | 177,329 | 0.34% |
| 24 | Slovakia | 163,330 | 0.31% |
| 25 | Germany | 134,200 | 0.26% |
| 26 | Egypt | 117,671 | 0.23% |
Map of world production of sunflower seed
Share of the world total; Slovakia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 163,330 | −5.9% | 64,660 | 2.53 |
| 2023 | 173,540 | +0.6% | 61,800 | 2.81 |
| 2022 | 172,580 | −13% | 73,130 | 2.36 |
| 2021 | 197,320 | +44% | 73,360 | 2.69 |
| 2020 | 137,210 | +5.8% | 53,550 | 2.56 |
| 2019 | 129,670 | −36% | 48,550 | 2.67 |
| 2018 | 203,830 | −6.9% | 68,800 | 2.96 |
| 2017 | 218,844 | −11% | 87,348 | 2.51 |
| 2016 | 246,496 | +41% | 83,788 | 2.94 |
| 2015 | 174,290 | −13% | 75,405 | 2.31 |
| 2014 | 200,697 | +2.5% | 76,593 | 2.62 |
| 2013 | 195,741 | −0.8% | 84,129 | 2.33 |
| 2012 | 197,227 | −1.9% | 90,121 | 2.19 |
| 2011 | 200,990 | +34% | 88,695 | 2.27 |
| 2010 | 150,326 | −20% | 82,866 | 1.81 |
| 2009 | 187,238 | −2.7% | 82,944 | 2.26 |
| 2008 | 192,346 | +45% | 74,934 | 2.57 |
| 2007 | 132,656 | −42% | 64,746 | 2.05 |
| 2006 | 228,606 | +17% | 108,816 | 2.10 |
| 2005 | 195,310 | −0.5% | 91,146 | 2.14 |
| 2004 | 196,350 | −22% | 90,031 | 2.18 |
| 2003 | 252,708 | +116% | 131,033 | 1.93 |
| 2002 | 116,876 | −1.5% | 62,347 | 1.87 |
| 2001 | 118,642 | +1.1% | 63,535 | 1.87 |
| 2000 | 117,344 | −6.2% | 68,903 | 1.70 |
| 1999 | 125,076 | +17% | 95,175 | 1.31 |
| 1998 | 107,323 | +59% | 64,902 | 1.65 |
| 1997 | 67,515 | −36% | 46,995 | 1.44 |
| 1996 | 104,753 | +30% | 52,947 | 1.98 |
| 1995 | 80,597 | +47% | 46,652 | 1.73 |
| 1994 | 54,945 | −15% | 33,529 | 1.64 |
| 1993 | 64,435 | — | 32,120 | 2.01 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 173,122 t USD 79.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 95
- Imports
- 3,360 t USD 12.0 m
- Importer rank
- 67 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 Slovakia?
Slovakia produced 163,330 t in 2024, 0.31% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovakia rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?
Slovakia ranked 24th 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 Slovakia changed?
It fell by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 252,708 t in 2003.
What is the yield of sunflower seed in Slovakia?
2.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (163,330 t from 64,660 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Slovakia export or import sunflower seed?
In 2024 Slovakia reported exports of 173,122 t (USD 79.4 m) and imports of 3,360 t (USD 12.0 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.