Sunflower Seed Yield by Country December 2023

Uzbekistan ranks first in global sunflower seed yield with 4,066.6 kg/ha, followed by Israel at 4,017.4 kg/ha and China at 3,000 kg/ha. This analysis highlights the top 10 and bottom 10 countries, global trends, and key insights into sunflower seed cultivation worldwide.

Top 10 Countries in Sunflower Seed Yield

1. Uzbekistan – 4,066.6 kg/ha
2. Israel – 4,017.4 kg/ha
3. China – 3,000 kg/ha
4. Hungary – 2,922.2 kg/ha
5. Serbia – 2,853.3 kg/ha
6. Azerbaijan – 2,846.7 kg/ha
7. Switzerland – 2,816.5 kg/ha
8. Slovakia – 2,808.1 kg/ha
9. Tajikistan – 2,800 kg/ha
10. Austria – 2,722.5 kg/ha

Bottom 10 Countries in Sunflower Seed Yield

1. Mozambique – 436.8 kg/ha (Rank 74)
2. Algeria – 442.1 kg/ha (Rank 73)
3. Zimbabwe – 466.2 kg/ha (Rank 72)
4. Zambia – 481.2 kg/ha (Rank 71)
5. Sudan – 536.6 kg/ha (Rank 70)
6. Venezuela – 639.9 kg/ha (Rank 69)
7. Angola – 710.5 kg/ha (Rank 68)
8. Botswana – 775.6 kg/ha (Rank 67)
9. Thailand – 843.8 kg/ha (Rank 66)
10. Tunisia – 864.8 kg/ha (Rank 65)

Which Country Leads in Sunflower Seed Yield?

Uzbekistan tops the chart with 4,066.6 kg/ha, propelled by favorable farming conditions, improved seed varieties, and effective agricultural practices that boost per-hectare output.

What Are the Global Trends in Sunflower Seed Yield?

Countries with higher yields often utilize modern irrigation systems, advanced seed genetics, and well-managed fertilization. Meanwhile, lower-yielding nations face challenges such as limited resources, suboptimal climates, or less-developed agricultural infrastructures.

Why Do Some Countries Excel in Sunflower Seed Farming?

Leading producers benefit from research-driven cultivation techniques, supportive policies, and strong export or domestic markets. Such factors encourage continuous innovation, paving the way for enhanced productivity and economic viability.

How Do High and Low-Yielding Countries Compare?

Uzbekistan’s yield surpasses Mozambique’s by more than 3,600 kg/ha, showcasing stark contrasts in resource availability, technology adoption, and environmental conditions between top performers and countries with minimal yields.

Sunflower Seed Yield by Country December 2023 (Kilogram per Hectare, December 2023)

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Previous Records

Rank	Country	Kilogram per Hectare
1	Uzbekistan	4066.6
2	Israel	4017.4
3	China	3000
4	Hungary	2922.2
5	Serbia	2853.3
6	Azerbaijan	2846.7
7	Switzerland	2816.5
8	Slovakia	2808.1
9	Tajikistan	2800
10	Austria	2722.5
11	Croatia	2631.4
12	Italy	2509.6
13	France	2508.6
14	Czech Republic	2490.4
15	Germany	2468.8
16	Ukraine	2453
17	Albania	2354.7
18	Canada	2323.3
19	Turkey	2307.4
20	Bosnia and Herzegovina	2299.7
21	Poland	2259.2
22	Greece	2138.3
23	Egypt	2083.3
24	Bulgaria	2050.8
25	Argentina	2045.8
26	United States	2001.6
27	Slovenia	1967.2
28	Moldova	1944.2
29	Romania	1870
30	Portugal	1853.5
31	Russia	1828.3
32	Ecuador	1788.5
33	Pakistan	1756.4
34	South Sudan	1736.8
35	Paraguay	1689.1
36	Brazil	1619.3
37	Iraq	1586.3
38	Luxembourg	1517.2
39	Belarus	1500
40	Syria	1491
41	Australia	1475
42	Kyrgyzstan	1320.6
43	Morocco	1314.4
44	South Africa	1295.7
45	Chile	1249.3
46	North Macedonia	1249
47	Bhutan	1159.3
48	Mexico	1150.1
49	Ethiopia	1129.2
50	Namibia	1100.3
51	Malawi	1100
52	Kazakhstan	1097
53	Spain	1086.6
54	Tanzania	1078.3
55	Afghanistan	1067.9
56	Bolivia	1049.5
57	Iran	1048.4
58	Uganda	1045.3
59	Georgia	1040
60	Palestine	1024
61	Kenya	1000
62	India	996.4
63	Uruguay	952.5
64	Myanmar	923.5
65	Tunisia	864.8
66	Thailand	843.8
67	Botswana	775.6
68	Angola	710.5
69	Venezuela	639.9
70	Sudan	536.6
71	Zambia	481.2
72	Zimbabwe	466.2
73	Algeria	442.1
74	Mozambique	436.8