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Sunflower-seed oil; crude

Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Showing cumulative 2018–2023 values for top 50 trading nations.

Global Exports
$91.1B
2018–2023 total
Global Imports
$98.0B
2018–2023 total
Top Exporter
Ukraine
Top Importer
India

About Sunflower-seed oil; crude Trade Data

This page tracks global trade flows for Sunflower-seed oil; crude (FAO code 268) across the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Cumulative export value for 2018–2023 reached $91.1B, while global imports totaled $98.0B. The scale of this tariff-sensitive commodity matters because shifts in US import duties, Section 301 actions, or bilateral free trade agreements can move prices and supply lines in weeks rather than years.

Ukraine leads global exports of Sunflower-seed oil; crude, while India is the largest importer. On the US side, closely related products typically classify under HTS Chapter 15, where duty rates depend on the exact 8- or 10-digit subheading. Trade balance between exporting and importing nations reveals structural dependencies that tariff policy can either reinforce or disrupt.

Use this data to benchmark supplier countries, estimate market concentration, and anticipate how tariff changes ripple through Sunflower-seed oil; crude supply chains. All figures come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), converted from FAO 1000 USD reporting units to USD. Combine the trend table, top exporter/importer rankings, and the linked US HTS chapter to build a complete picture of where Sunflower-seed oil; crude moves, how much is traded, and what tariffs apply at the US border.

Trade Trend (2019–2023)

Year Total Exports (top 50 countries) Total Imports (top 50 countries)
2019 $10.3B $9.1B
2020 $12.1B $11.0B
2021 $14.7B $14.2B
2022 $17.8B $18.7B
2023 $15.7B $16.8B

Top Exporters (2023)

# Country Export Value
1 Ukraine $5.0B
2 Russian Federation $3.2B
3 Türkiye $1.4B
4 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) $1.0B
5 Argentina $934.0M
6 Hungary $901.1M
7 France $670.0M
8 Spain $458.3M
9 Romania $377.3M
10 Belgium $332.2M

Top Importers (2023)

# Country Import Value
1 India $3.4B
2 China; mainland $1.8B
3 Türkiye $1.7B
4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) $1.3B
5 Spain $943.1M
6 Italy $781.7M
7 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) $738.8M
8 Belgium $714.6M
9 Egypt $617.6M
10 Germany $538.0M

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries export the most Sunflower-seed oil; crude?
Ukraine is the largest exporter of Sunflower-seed oil; crude by value. The top exporters table shows cumulative trade values from the top 50 agricultural trading nations based on FAO FAOSTAT data (2018–2023).
Which countries import the most Sunflower-seed oil; crude?
India is the largest importer of Sunflower-seed oil; crude by value. Import volumes reflect demand patterns across the top 50 trading nations tracked by the FAO.
How has global trade in Sunflower-seed oil; crude changed over time?
The trend table above shows year-over-year changes in total export and import values for Sunflower-seed oil; crude from the top 50 trading nations. Values are aggregated from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL) data.
What tariffs apply to importing Sunflower-seed oil; crude into the US?
US import duties for agricultural products are set by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The specific duty rate depends on the exact HTS classification of the product. Products related to Sunflower-seed oil; crude may fall under HTS Chapter 15. Use the chapter and heading pages on PlainTariff to find the exact rate.
Where does the trade data come from?
All agricultural trade data comes from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Values are reported in USD (converted from FAO 1000 USD units).

Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Data covers the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Values in USD (converted from 1000 USD units). Years: 2018–2023.

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Data sourced from official USITC HTS and FAO international trade data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTariff Editorial