In 2023, Russia led the global sunflower seed losses with 44.77 thousand metric tons, a significant share, while Ukraine and China followed with 15.64 and 4.13 respectively. The top three countries represented the majority of the global losses, highlighting their substantial share in sunflower seed production.
Year-on-year variations showed a rapid increase in losses for Russia, Ukraine, and Argentina, whereas countries like Romania, Myanmar, and Brazil experienced significant reductions. Many Western European countries depicted stable or minor fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in the geographical distribution of sunflower cultivation and losses due to changes in climate, agricultural practices, and geopolitical factors affecting major producers such as Russia and Ukraine.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Losses Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Russia | 44.77 | 2023 | +2.28% | +1.44% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 15.64 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 4.13 | 2023 | +1.22% | +0.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 3.78 | 2023 | 0% | +0.53% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 3.29 | 2023 | 0% | +0.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3.04 | 2023 | 0% | -0.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 2.94 | 2023 | -1.67% | -0.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 2.84 | 2023 | +1.79% | -4.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 2.34 | 2023 | 0% | -0.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Argentina | 2.14 | 2023 | +2.38% | +3.05% | View data |
