In 2023, Romania led with the highest sunflower seed stocks at 630,000 metric tons, followed by Russia. Positive stock growth was notable in countries like Lithuania and Greece, reflecting strong year-on-year increases. However, significant declines were observed in France, Hungary, and notably Tanzania, which saw the largest deficit.
Future trends to watch include potential further growth in Eastern European countries, leveraging agricultural advancements and market access improvements. Monitoring economic and climatic factors affecting key players like China and Ukraine will be essential, with potential shifts in global trade dynamics influencing stock levels in 2024 and beyond.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Stock Variation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 630 | 2023 | +8.06% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 581 | 2023 | +22.57% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 186 | 2023 | +8.14% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 137 | 2023 | +4.58% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 107 | 2023 | +15.05% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Argentina | 81 | 2023 | +22.73% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 72 | 2023 | +5.88% | +0.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Moldova | 41 | 2023 | +7.89% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Kazakhstan | 40 | 2023 | +25% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 32 | 2023 | +3.23% | +16.36% | View data |
