Sudan produced 59.5 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a -35.3% change from 2012. Yield in 2024 was 4,484 hg/ha, 57% below the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 92 | 9,204 | 100 |
| 2013 | 86 | 8,125 | 105.8 |
| 2014 | 51 | 8,388 | 60.8 |
| 2015 | 70 | 7,576 | 92.4 |
| 2016 | 87 | 7,118 | 122.2 |
| 2017 | 153 | 7,574 | 202 |
| 2018 | 108 | 5,195 | 207.9 |
| 2019 | 107 | 5,189 | 206.2 |
| 2020 | 106 | 5,182 | 204.6 |
| 2021 | 136.7 | 9,005 | 151.8 |
| 2022 | 77.5 | 6,117 | 126.8 |
| 2023 | 40 | 5,181 | 77.2 |
| 2024 | 59.5 | 4,484 | 132.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.