Sunflower seed production in India
India: Sunflower seed production was 177,329 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in India, 1961–2024
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 India stood at 177,329 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 19.0% on the previous year and down 63.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in India peaked at 1.36 million tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
India ranks 23rd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 125,180 tonnes | 31,800 tonnes | 228,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 353,190 tonnes | 66,300 tonnes | 635,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.09 million tonnes | 873,000 tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.03 million tonnes | 565,000 tonnes | 1.36 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 436,861 tonnes | 217,745 tonnes | 828,144 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 239,867 tonnes | 177,329 tonnes | 343,194 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in India?
- Sunflower seed production in India was 177,329 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 1.36 million tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does India rank for sunflower seed production?
- India ranks 23rd out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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Sunflower seed production is measured in tonnes.