The data highlights Russia as the dominant country with the highest sunflower seed losses, followed by Ukraine and China. Over the past year, significant increases in losses were noted in Argentina and Kazakhstan, while Romania and India showed substantial decreases. Countries like Spain and the United States experienced minor declines, whereas Moldova and Croatia saw improvements. Notable high CAGR figures in Iran and Moldova indicate a growing concern, while the dramatic decrease in Tanzania raises questions about production stability.
Future trends to watch include the ongoing geopolitical impacts on Russia and Ukraine, potential climate variability influencing production losses, and technological advancements in agricultural practices that may mitigate losses. Monitoring policy changes in major agricultural nations will also be crucial for forecasting future sunflower seed losses.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Losses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 899 | 2023 | +2.28% | +1.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 314 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 83 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 76 | 2023 | 0% | +0.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 66 | 2023 | 0% | +0.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 61 | 2023 | 0% | -0.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 59 | 2023 | -1.67% | -0.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 57 | 2023 | +1.79% | -4.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 47 | 2023 | 0% | -0.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Argentina | 43 | 2023 | +2.38% | +3.05% | View data |