The provided data shows that Bulgaria leads in sunflower seed closing stocks in Europe, with 1.07 million metric tons in 2023, followed by Hungary and Romania with 0.899 and 0.626 million metric tons, respectively. During 2023, the stock levels remained unchanged across all countries. There is a distinct disparity as Italy, Poland, Croatia, Finland, Slovakia, and Lithuania hold significantly lower stock levels, each below 0.1 million metric tons.
Future trends to watch include potential influences of climate change on crop yields and subsequent stock levels. The growing interest in sunflower oil due to its health benefits might also impact production and stock dynamics. Moreover, international trade policies and geopolitical developments could further shape trends in sunflower seed stock levels in European countries.
Top countries in Closing Stocks of Sunflower Seed by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 1,070 | 2023 | -4.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 899 | 2023 | +11.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 626 | 2023 | -5.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 36 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 33 | 2023 | +37.5% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 8 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3 | 2023 | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1 | 2023 | -90.91% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 1 | 2021 | View data |
