Sunflower seed production in Ukraine
In 2024 Ukraine produced 11.0 million t of sunflower seed, the 2nd largest in the world (21.0% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.1%. The record was 16.4 million t in 2021. Area harvested: 5.0 million ha, yield 2.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 11.0 million t
- World rank
- 2 of 74
- 10-year change
- +8.1%
- Record
- 16.4 million t
- 2021
Sunflower seed in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 21.0%
- 24.9% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.2
- world 1.8 (+20%)
- kg per person
- 289
- world 6.40
- 10-year change
- +8.1%
- world +28%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 17,200,000 | 32.9% |
| 2 | Ukraine | 10,955,940 | 21.0% |
| 3 | Argentina | 3,895,156 | 7.5% |
| 4 | China | 2,348,400 | 4.5% |
Map of world production of sunflower seed
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,955,940 | −14% | 5,028,200 | 2.18 |
| 2023 | 12,759,690 | +13% | 5,201,600 | 2.45 |
| 2022 | 11,328,740 | −31% | 5,238,000 | 2.16 |
| 2021 | 16,392,410 | +25% | 6,665,100 | 2.46 |
| 2020 | 13,110,430 | −14% | 6,480,900 | 2.02 |
| 2019 | 15,254,120 | +7.7% | 5,958,900 | 2.56 |
| 2018 | 14,165,170 | +16% | 6,166,500 | 2.30 |
| 2017 | 12,235,520 | −10% | 6,060,700 | 2.02 |
| 2016 | 13,626,890 | +22% | 6,086,700 | 2.24 |
| 2015 | 11,181,120 | +10% | 5,166,200 | 2.16 |
| 2014 | 10,133,750 | −8.3% | 5,212,200 | 1.94 |
| 2013 | 11,050,480 | +32% | 5,090,120 | 2.17 |
| 2012 | 8,387,100 | −3.3% | 5,081,700 | 1.65 |
| 2011 | 8,670,500 | +28% | 4,716,600 | 1.84 |
| 2010 | 6,771,500 | +6.4% | 4,526,000 | 1.50 |
| 2009 | 6,364,000 | −2.5% | 4,193,000 | 1.52 |
| 2008 | 6,526,000 | +56% | 4,279,400 | 1.52 |
| 2007 | 4,174,400 | −22% | 3,411,400 | 1.22 |
| 2006 | 5,324,300 | +13% | 3,911,700 | 1.36 |
| 2005 | 4,706,100 | +54% | 3,689,000 | 1.28 |
| 2004 | 3,050,100 | −28% | 3,427,000 | 0.89 |
| 2003 | 4,254,400 | +30% | 3,810,000 | 1.12 |
| 2002 | 3,270,500 | +45% | 2,719,500 | 1.20 |
| 2001 | 2,250,600 | −35% | 2,396,100 | 0.94 |
| 2000 | 3,457,400 | +24% | 2,841,600 | 1.22 |
| 1999 | 2,794,000 | +23% | 2,800,000 | 1.00 |
| 1998 | 2,266,000 | −1.8% | 2,430,860 | 0.93 |
| 1997 | 2,308,400 | +8.7% | 2,001,500 | 1.15 |
| 1996 | 2,122,800 | −26% | 2,025,500 | 1.05 |
| 1995 | 2,860,000 | +82% | 2,007,600 | 1.42 |
| 1994 | 1,569,000 | −24% | 1,725,000 | 0.91 |
| 1993 | 2,075,000 | −2.4% | 1,629,000 | 1.27 |
| 1992 | 2,127,000 | — | 1,630,316 | 1.30 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 213,120 t USD 65.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 95
- Imports
- 20,762 t USD 216 m
- Importer rank
- 32 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 Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 11.0 million t in 2024, 21.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of sunflower seed?
Ukraine ranked 2nd 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 Ukraine changed?
It rose by 8.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +28% for the world. The record was 16.4 million t in 2021.
What is the yield of sunflower seed in Ukraine?
2.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (11.0 million t from 5.0 million ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Ukraine export or import sunflower seed?
In 2024 Ukraine reported exports of 213,120 t (USD 65.2 m) and imports of 20,762 t (USD 216 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.