The global sunflower seed demand is dominated by Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine at 28.14% and Russia at 24.2%, comprising over 50% of the demand share. Argentina and China follow, though significantly behind the leaders. In the past year, several countries saw significant changes in demand, such as Iran with a 5.49% increase and Myanmar facing an 8.56% decline. Western countries like Germany and France experienced declines, contrasting with Eastern and African countries showing growth.
Future trends to watch include the potential for Ethiopia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam to increase their sunflower seed demand due to rising agricultural capacity and market capacity. Additionally, geopolitical shifts in Ukraine and Russia or climate changes could significantly impact production and demand dynamics.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Demand Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 28.14 | 2023 | +1.81% | +1.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 24.2 | 2023 | +1.49% | +1.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Argentina | 7.35 | 2023 | +2.44% | +2.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 4.19 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 3.46 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 2.94 | 2023 | +1.54% | +1.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 2.67 | 2023 | +0.7% | -0.097% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.49 | 2023 | +0.9% | -0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2.05 | 2023 | -1.78% | -0.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United States | 1.91 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.84% | View data |
