Sunflower seed production in United States
United States: Sunflower seed production was 519,640 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sunflower seed production in United States, 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 United States is 519,640 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.3% on the previous year and down 48.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sunflower seed production in United States peaked at 3.31 million tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 15,640 tonnes, in 1964.
That places United States 16th 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 | 44,338 tonnes | 15,640 tonnes | 104,080 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 872,839 tonnes | 85,785 tonnes | 3.31 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.47 million tonnes | 798,000 tonnes | 2.42 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.67 million tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | 2.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.34 million tonnes | 929,690 tonnes | 1.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.07 million tonnes | 887,240 tonnes | 1.33 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 million tonnes | 519,640 tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is sunflower seed production in United States?
- Sunflower seed production in United States was 519,640 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 3.31 million tonnes in 1979.
- What is the lowest sunflower seed production recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,640 tonnes in 1964.
- How does United States rank for sunflower seed production?
- United States ranks 16th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sunflower seed production rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.