Sunflower seed production in Slovenia
In 2024 Slovenia produced 1,200 t of sunflower seed, the 65th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 128%. The record was 1,200 t in 2022. Area harvested: 570 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1,200 t
- World rank
- 65 of 74
- 10-year change
- +128%
- Record
- 1,200 t
- 2022
Sunflower seed in Slovenia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Slovenia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.1
- world 1.8 (+16%)
- kg per person
- 0.57
- world 6.40
- 10-year change
- +128%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Chile | 2,186 | 0.00% |
| 64 | Georgia | 1,300 | 0.00% |
| 65 | Slovenia | 1,200 | 0.00% |
| 66 | Albania | 1,160 | 0.00% |
| 67 | Afghanistan | 1,131 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of sunflower seed
Share of the world total; Slovenia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 570 | 2.11 |
| 2023 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 610 | 1.97 |
| 2022 | 1,200 | +5.3% | 580 | 2.07 |
| 2021 | 1,140 | +12% | 420 | 2.71 |
| 2020 | 1,020 | +28% | 350 | 2.91 |
| 2019 | 800 | +1.3% | 330 | 2.42 |
| 2018 | 790 | +51% | 290 | 2.72 |
| 2017 | 524 | −13% | 299 | 1.75 |
| 2016 | 600 | +3.8% | 241 | 2.49 |
| 2015 | 578 | +9.7% | 230 | 2.51 |
| 2014 | 527 | +4.2% | 252 | 2.09 |
| 2013 | 506 | −42% | 273 | 1.85 |
| 2012 | 868 | −11% | 367 | 2.37 |
| 2011 | 976 | +105% | 374 | 2.61 |
| 2010 | 476 | +44% | 203 | 2.34 |
| 2009 | 330 | −20% | 227 | 1.45 |
| 2008 | 414 | −3.0% | 256 | 1.62 |
| 2007 | 427 | +125% | 246 | 1.74 |
| 2006 | 190 | +113% | 156 | 1.22 |
| 2005 | 89 | +13% | 40 | 2.23 |
| 2004 | 79 | −35% | 56 | 1.41 |
| 2003 | 122 | +239% | 107 | 1.14 |
| 2002 | 36 | +64% | 25 | 1.44 |
| 2001 | 22 | −15% | 20 | 1.10 |
| 2000 | 26 | −24% | 24 | 1.08 |
| 1999 | 34 | −24% | 24 | 1.42 |
| 1998 | 45 | +200% | 24 | 1.88 |
| 1997 | 15 | −92% | 9 | 1.67 |
| 1996 | 188 | −7.8% | 109 | 1.72 |
| 1995 | 204 | +16% | 123 | 1.66 |
| 1994 | 176 | +53% | 134 | 1.31 |
| 1993 | 115 | +42% | 125 | 0.92 |
| 1992 | 81 | — | 93 | 0.87 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 997 t USD 1.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 42 of 95
- Imports
- 1,869 t USD 2.1 m
- Importer rank
- 78 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 Slovenia?
Slovenia produced 1,200 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovenia rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?
Slovenia ranked 65th 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 Slovenia changed?
It rose by 128% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 1,200 t in 2022.
What is the yield of sunflower seed in Slovenia?
2.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,200 t from 570 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Slovenia export or import sunflower seed?
In 2024 Slovenia reported exports of 997 t (USD 1.4 m) and imports of 1,869 t (USD 2.1 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.