FAOSTAT · 2012–2024
Sunflower seed production in Sudan
In 2024 Sudan produced 59,500 t of sunflower seed, the 30th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 17%. The record was 153,000 t in 2017. Area harvested: 132,700 ha, yield 0.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 59,500 t
- World rank
- 30 of 74
- 10-year change
- +17%
- Record
- 153,000 t
- 2017
Sunflower seed in Sudan, 2012–2024 (tonnes)
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,500 | +49% | 132,700 | 0.45 |
| 2023 | 40,000 | −48% | 77,200 | 0.52 |
| 2022 | 77,530 | −43% | 126,750 | 0.61 |
| 2021 | 136,700 | +29% | 151,800 | 0.90 |
| 2020 | 106,009 | −0.9% | 204,554 | 0.52 |
| 2019 | 107,000 | −0.9% | 206,220 | 0.52 |
| 2018 | 108,000 | −29% | 207,900 | 0.52 |
| 2017 | 153,000 | +76% | 202,000 | 0.76 |
| 2016 | 87,000 | +24% | 122,220 | 0.71 |
| 2015 | 70,000 | +37% | 92,400 | 0.76 |
| 2014 | 51,000 | −41% | 60,800 | 0.84 |
| 2013 | 86,000 | −6.5% | 105,840 | 0.81 |
| 2012 | 92,000 | — | 99,960 | 0.92 |
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.