Sunflower seed production in Brazil

Brazil: Sunflower seed production was 90,221 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
90,221 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
28th
of 84 countries
All-time high
158,563 tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sunflower seed production in Brazil, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, sunflower seed production in Brazil stood at 90,221 tonnes.

The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and down 43.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Brazil peaked at 158,563 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.

Brazil ranks 28th of 84 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 666.67 tonnes 0 tonnes 5,000 tonnes 9
1970s 10,800 tonnes 3,000 tonnes 20,000 tonnes 10
1980s 26,410 tonnes 22,000 tonnes 35,100 tonnes 10
1990s 29,400 tonnes 3,000 tonnes 79,000 tonnes 10
2000s 89,249 tonnes 56,000 tonnes 148,297 tonnes 10
2010s 116,427 tonnes 77,932 tonnes 158,563 tonnes 10
2020s 76,375 tonnes 60,159 tonnes 90,221 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 25 Germany 134,200 tonnes compare
  2. 26 Egypt 117,671 tonnes compare
  3. 27 Pakistan 98,477 tonnes compare
  4. 29 Iran 66,000 tonnes compare
  5. 30 Sudan 59,500 tonnes compare
  6. 31 Austria 53,480 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 85 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sunflower seed production in Brazil?
Sunflower seed production in Brazil was 90,221 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest sunflower seed production recorded in Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 158,563 tonnes in 2014.
What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
How does Brazil rank for sunflower seed production?
Brazil ranks 28th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 43.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Sunflower seed production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Sunflower seed production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
85 places, 4,053 data points, 1961–2024
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Sunflower seed production is measured in tonnes.