The 2023 global sunflower seed export volume highlighted Romania as the leading exporter, with 1.72 million metric tons. Moldova and China exhibited significant growth, reinforcing their positions at 0.633 and 0.555 million metric tons, respectively. Contrarily, Bulgaria and Hungary faced declines. Notable positive changes were seen in Russia and Slovenia. The past year saw varied performance with Eastern European countries typically leading the market.
Future trends to watch include potential market shifts triggered by agricultural innovations and geopolitical factors affecting Eastern Europe. Climate change's impact on major exporter’s agricultural cycles may redefine production and export patterns globally.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Export Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 1,720 | 2023 | +1.59% | +0.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bulgaria | 739 | 2023 | -0.81% | -1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Moldova | 633 | 2023 | +3.43% | +3.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 555 | 2023 | +4.13% | +3.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 521 | 2023 | +1.36% | -1.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 401 | 2023 | 0% | -1.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Kazakhstan | 392 | 2023 | +3.98% | +3.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 230 | 2023 | +0.88% | +0.087% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 169 | 2023 | +3.68% | +2.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Russia | 161 | 2023 | +1.9% | +13.1% | View data |
