Sunflowerseed oil is a liquid fat squeezed from sunflower seeds for cooking, baking, and skincare. For the current marketing year (MY) 2025/2026, Russia and Ukraine dominate the worldwide sunflowerseed oil production, together accounting for over 50% of global output.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the total sunflowerseed oil production in the world was 21.11 million metric tons in MY 2025/26. The article includes information on the 10 largest producers of sunflowerseed oil by country, their global output share, total production, as well as annual and historical fluctuations.
List of the largest sunflowerseed oil producers by country:
Annual sunflowerseed oil production by country in 2025/2026 according to the USDA
| Country | Total Production (Metric Tons) | % Share of Global Production |
|---|---|---|
 Russia | 6.9 Million | 32.7% |
 Ukraine | 4.52 Million | 21.4% |
 European Union | 3.3 Million | 15.6% |
 Argentina | 2.52 Million | 11.9% |
 Turkey | 1.07 Million | 5.1% |
 Kazakhstan | 964,000 | 4.6% |
 South Africa | 343,000 | 1.6% |
 China | 230,000 | 1.1% |
 Serbia | 209,000 | 0.99% |
 United States | 189,000 | 0.9% |
1. Russia
Russia leads the world in sunflowerseed oil output in 2025/2026, with 6.9 million metric tons recorded. The nation accounted for 32.7% of sunflowerseed oil production globally. According to the USDA, total production in 2024/2025 was 6.73 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 5.68 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 5%
- Year-over-year change: 2%
2. Ukraine
Ukraine's total sunflowerseed oil production amounted to 4.52 million metric tons during the marketing year (MY) 2025/2026. With a global contribution of 21.4%, the nation ranked as the second-largest sunflowerseed oil-producing country. In MY 2024/2025, Ukraine’s total output was around 5.29 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 5.92 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: -3%
- Year-over-year change: -15%
3. European Union
Total sunflowerseed oil production in the European Union region is around 3.26 million metric tons in the marketing year 2025/2026. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the EU’s output represents 15.6% of the worldwide production. In MY 2024/2025, the region's total sunflowerseed oil output was around 3.21 million metric tons.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 3.67 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: -0.11%
- Year-over-year change: 3%
4. Argentina
Argentina produced 2.52 million metric tons of sunflowerseed oil in MY 2025/2026, making it the fourth-largest producer of the commodity. The South American country is responsible for a significant 11.9% of the global sunflowerseed oil output in the current marketing year. Argentina’s total sunflowerseed oil output was 2.12 million metric tons in MY 2024/2025.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 1.63 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 7%
- Year-over-year change: 19%
5. Turkey
At 1.07 million metric tons, Turkey's sunflowerseed oil output for MY 2025/2026 represented 5.1% of worldwide production. In the previous marketing year (MY) 2024/2025, the nation’s total sunflowerseed oil output was about 795,000 metric tons.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 938,800 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 3%
- Year-over-year change: 34%
6. Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's total sunflowerseed oil production was recorded by the USDA at 964,000 metric tons in 2025/2026, making up 4.6% of global output. In MY 2024/2025, the country’s total sunflowerseed oil output was 698,000 metric tons.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 405,800 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 18%
- Year-over-year change: 38%
7. South Africa
South Africa generated nearly 343,000 metric tons of sunflowerseed oil in the current marketing year, accounting for a 1.6% global production share. In the previous year (2024/2025), South Africa's sunflowerseed oil production stood at 313,000 metric tons, as per the USDA.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 321,800 metric tons
- Compound average growth: -0.67%
- Year-over-year change: 10%
8. China
In MY 2025/2026, China's sunflowerseed oil production was noted at 230,000 metric tons, making it the eighth-largest producer. The Asian country generates 1.1% of the world's sunflowerseed oil. China’s annual sunflowerseed oil output was 188,000 metric tons in marketing year (MY) 2024/2025.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 391,200 metric tons
- Compound average growth: -9%
- Year-over-year change: 22%
9. Serbia
Serbia accounted for a 0.99% share of global output in the marketing year 2025/26; the total sunflowerseed oil production was estimated at 209,000 metric tons. According to the USDA, it is exactly the same as the previous year's production.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 218,700 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 0.9%
- Year-over-year change: 0%
10. United States
The United States contributes 0.9% of the overall sunflowerseed oil production in the world. The nation's total sunflowerseed oil output in MY 2025/2026 amounted to around 189,000 metric tons. In MY 2024/2025, the US produced 152,000 metric tons of sunflowerseed oil.
- 10-Year production trends (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 184,300 metric tons
- Compound average growth: -1%
- Year-over-year change: 24%
