Production of Sunflower Seed in China
Sunflower Seed is categorized under FAO code 0267 - Sunflower seed, and the data is presented accordingly.
Production overview
In 2023, China ranked #4 globally for Sunflower Seed production, contributing 5.12% to global output. China's total production for Sunflower Seed was 3,000,000 metric tons in 2023.
Production trend chart of China Sunflower Seed
China's production of Sunflower Seed has increased by 12.63% over the past 5 years, rising from 2,663,500 metric tons in 2019 to 3,000,000 metric tons in 2023.
The production data for China Sunflower Seed is collected from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The data is classified under the FAO code 0267 - Sunflower seed, which represents a specific category within FAO's agricultural production database.
Please note that the FAO code grouping may not exactly align with Sunflower Seed as defined in some markets, as the FAO may group products based on broader categories that include similar products.
Export of Sunflower Seed from China
Sunflower Seed is categorized under HS code 120600 - Oil seeds; sunflower seeds, whether or not broken, and the data is presented accordingly.
Export overview
As of 2023, China ranked #2 in global exports of Sunflower Seed. China accounts for approximately 16.13% of the total global export value of Sunflower Seed, with an export value of 827,680,581 USD.
The top countries importing Sunflower Seed from China include World, Turkiye, Egypt, Iran, Vietnam.
Export trend
China's export value of Sunflower Seed has increased by 33.24% over the past 5 years, rising from 621,193,259 USD in 2019 to 827,680,581 USD in 2023.
The export data for China Sunflower Seed is sourced from UN Comtrade and official Customs databases of various countries. The data is categorized under the Harmonized System (HS) code 120600 - Oil seeds; sunflower seeds, whether or not broken, which covers a specific classification for Sunflower Seed and related products in international trade.
It's important to note that the HS code classification may not always perfectly match the definition of Sunflower Seed in certain markets, as HS codes often encompass a broader range of similar products.
Export transactions from 2025
Transactions in this market
1,292
Exporters
105
Importers
114
Major exporters of China Sunflower Seed in 2025
GO HAPPY TRADING
China
TACHENG HUINONG FENGZHONG BREEDING PEASANT PROFESSIONAL COOPERATIVE
China
SHANGHAI EVERMOVE ELECTRONIC
China
KENNEDY CENTER CORP Y OTROS
China
FOSHAN GAOMING FUWEIBANG IMP
China
Major importers of China Sunflower Seed in 2025
JOYCO RETAIL OPERATIONS
Vietnam
ETHIO AGRI CEFT PRIVATE LTD COM
Ethiopia
GREENWORLD FOOD EXPRESS
United States
SHAH BROTHERS
Pakistan
GRAND
Kazakhstan
Historical export price trends
The export price of Sunflower Seed from China has experienced a downward trend over the past 2 years. In 2024, the price fluctuated between 0.19 USD per kg and 2.87 USD per kg, but in 2025, it decreased to a range of 0.10 USD per kg to 2.83 USD per kg.
The export transaction data for China Sunflower Seed is sourced from Bill of Lading (B/L) documents and customs reports. Tridge ensures data accuracy through human oversight and AI, handling missing values, outliers, and standardizing currencies and units. Note that price trends may vary based on country, product variety, or timeframe.
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