How much sunflower oil does Ukraine produce and export?
Ukraine is the 2nd largest producer of sunflower oil: 6 million tonnes in 2023, 27% of the world's 22.7 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $5.3 billion in 2024, 28% of world exports of sunflower and safflower oil (HS 1512) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 14% of its sunflower oil exports by value.
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Ukraine's sunflower oil production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 million tonnes | 27% | +5.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 24% | 30% | 27% |
Ukraine's sunflower oil exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.3 billion | 28% | 5.9 million t | $894 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1512 (Sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil).
Where Ukraine's sunflower oil goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Ukraine's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $738M | 14% |
| Spain | $592M | 11% |
| Romania | $472M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $453M | 8.6% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $363M | 6.9% |
How much sunflower oil Ukraine uses
Ukraine's domestic supply of sunflower oil was 266 thousand tonnes in 2023, 1.2% of the world's. Food supply was 5.4 kg per person a year, 25th highest of 142 countries with a million or more people. It produced 2100% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Sunflowerseed oil". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The sunflower oil price Ukraine 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.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Ukraine sunflower oil: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/UKR/sunflower-oil/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.