The domestic consumption of sunflower seed meal in India has been progressively increasing, with forecasted values pointing to growth from 211 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 227 thousand metric tons in 2028. For context, the consumption in 2023 was not explicitly provided in the dataset but is the baseline for the steady upward trend observed. The year-on-year variation indicates a consistent rise, approximately around 1.9% annually, signifying sustained demand likely driven by the expanding poultry and livestock sectors using it as a key feed component.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in agricultural policies affecting production, changes in consumer preferences towards plant-based proteins, and global market conditions impacting both importation and pricing strategies. These factors could influence both the rate of consumption growth and overall market dynamics.
