In 2023, Belgium led Europe in sunflower-seed oil imports by volume, showcasing a growth of 3.39% from the previous year. The Netherlands experienced a decline of 7.48%, while Poland and Austria showed significant increases of 10.28% and 20.26%, respectively. Germany saw a slight decrease of 1.6%, whereas Italy's imports fell by 6.33%. France and the UK had modest gains. Notably, declines were observed in Spain, Portugal, and Sweden, while Slovenia and Ireland reported strong increases at over 10%. Smaller markets like Estonia and Croatia exhibited mixed changes, with some positive trends like Estonia's 8.51% growth.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth in countries with recent increases, such as Austria and Poland.
- Continued decline in traditional markets like the Netherlands and Germany.
- Monitoring the emerging positive trends in smaller markets, such as Estonia and Slovenia.
- The impact of global supply chain changes and agricultural policies on these trends.
- Consideration of environmental and sustainability factors in market dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Sunflower-Seed Oil Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 19.64 | 2023 | +3.17% | +3.39% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 12.08 | 2023 | +1.82% | -7.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 9.13 | 2023 | +5.58% | +10.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 8.91 | 2023 | +17.25% | +20.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.74 | 2023 | +2.33% | +1.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 7.77 | 2023 | -0.061% | -1.6% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5.15 | 2023 | +9.94% | -6.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 4.98 | 2023 | -4.07% | +2.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 3.28 | 2023 | +3.18% | -0.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 3.23 | 2023 |
