Sunflower seed production in South Africa
South Africa: Sunflower seed production was 632,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in South Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sunflower seed production in South Africa is 632,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.2% on the previous year and down 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in South Africa peaked at 1.21 million tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 78,000 tonnes, in 1965.
That places South Africa 13th out of 84 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 96,556 tonnes | 78,000 tonnes | 113,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 265,300 tonnes | 100,000 tonnes | 481,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 331,700 tonnes | 186,000 tonnes | 530,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 575,703 tonnes | 183,000 tonnes | 1.21 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 666,739 tonnes | 300,000 tonnes | 966,543 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 709,300 tonnes | 490,000 tonnes | 874,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 732,810 tonnes | 632,000 tonnes | 845,550 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in South Africa?
- Sunflower seed production in South Africa was 632,000 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 million tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 78,000 tonnes in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for sunflower seed production?
- South Africa ranks 13th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.