Sunflower seed production in Russia
Russia: Sunflower seed production was 17.20 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in Russia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Russia recorded 17.20 million tonnes for sunflower seed production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.5% on the previous year and up 102.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in Russia peaked at 18.60 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.55 million tonnes, in 1994.
That places Russia 1st out of 84 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.17 million tonnes | 2.55 million tonnes | 4.20 million tonnes | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.27 million tonnes | 2.68 million tonnes | 7.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.91 million tonnes | 5.34 million tonnes | 15.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.23 million tonnes | 13.31 million tonnes | 18.60 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in Russia?
- Sunflower seed production in Russia was 17.20 million 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.60 million tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.55 million tonnes in 1994.
- How does Russia rank for sunflower seed production?
- Russia ranks 1st out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.