How much sunflower oil does Russia produce and export?
Russia is the largest producer of sunflower oil: 7 million tonnes in 2023, 31% of the world's 22.7 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $4.4 billion in 2024, 23% of world exports of sunflower and safflower oil (HS 1512) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 45% of its sunflower oil exports by value.
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Russia's sunflower oil production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 million tonnes | 31% | +7.8% a year | 2023 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2023. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13% | 20% | 29% | 31% |
Russia's sunflower oil exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $4.4 billion | 23% | 4.5 million t | $965 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1512 (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil).
Where Russia's sunflower oil goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Russia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0B | 45% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $758M | 17% |
| China | $654M | 15% |
| Egypt | $464M | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $107M | 2.4% |
How much sunflower oil Russia uses
Russia's domestic supply of sunflower oil was 3.8 million tonnes in 2023, 18% of the world's. Food supply was 12 kg per person a year, 3rd highest of 142 countries with a million or more people. It produced 180% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Sunflowerseed oil". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The sunflower oil price Russia sells into
The benchmark price, Sunflower oil, EU port, was $1,390/t in September 2026, up 6% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 28% a year, calmer in 67% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Sunflower oil price history.
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