In 2023, the Netherlands led global sunflower seed imports with 1.01 million metric tons, followed by Spain (0.432) and Germany (0.415). Year-on-year, countries like Bulgaria and Romania saw significant growth rates of 3.27% and 3.66% respectively, while China's import volume grew by 3.01%. Conversely, Germany experienced a decline of 1.47%.
Over the past five years, trends indicate moderate growth in Eastern European countries, with some Western nations experiencing fluctuations. The CAGR for countries like Iran and Serbia highlights their expanding importance in the import market.
Future trends to watch include shifts due to geopolitical factors, climate change affecting sunflower yields, and potential changes in EU agricultural policies. Import demand might also rise in emerging markets seeking to diversify their oilseed sources.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Import Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 1,010 | 2023 | +2.74% | +0.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 432 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 415 | 2023 | -0.48% | -1.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 384 | 2023 | +5.79% | +3.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 371 | 2023 | +4.21% | +3.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 270 | 2023 | -1.82% | -0.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 244 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 239 | 2023 | -0.42% | -0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 237 | 2023 | +4.41% | +3.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Uzbekistan | 227 | 2023 | +4.61% | +2.56% | View data |
