Countries by Sunflower Seed Production 2024
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Countries by Sunflower Seed Production 2024The stark contrast in sunflower seed production between the leading countries and others is evident, with Russia and Ukraine together contributing over 31 million metric tons, which is significantly higher than Argentina's 3.8 million metric tons. This concentration in the Black Sea region raises concerns about global supply stability, especially in light of geopolitical tensions affecting Ukraine's agricultural output. The ongoing conflict has not only disrupted local farming but has also led to heightened sunflower oil prices, reflecting the vulnerability of global markets to regional instabilities. As countries like Romania and China produce far less, the reliance on Russia and Ukraine for sunflower seeds remains a critical issue for food security and pricing strategies worldwide.
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- Data source
- Wikipedia
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Sunflower Seed Production (Million Metric Tons)
- Last updated
- 27 July 2026
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- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
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- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.
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