Key Market Indicators
Paraguayans are set to consume 29,000 metric tons of sunflower oil in 2026 - the same amount as in 2021. Since 2017, the country's demand has not changed. In 2021, Paraguay was ranked 38th in the world for sunflower oil consumption, with Tajikistan coming in at number one with the same amount. Russia, Spain and Argentina came in second, third and fourth respectively. Paraguay's production of sunflower oil has decreased 8.3% year on year since 1980, and is expected to fall to 10,830 metric tons in 2026 - a 7.2% decrease from 2021's 16,610 metric tons. In 2021, Paraguay ranked 38th in the world for production, with Zambia coming in first at 16,610 metric tons. Russia, Argentina and Hungary came in second, third and fourth respectively.
