Sunflower-seed oil; crude
Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Showing cumulative 2018–2023 values for top 50 trading nations.
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 |
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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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