In 2023, France led European sunflower seed production with 20.3 thousand metric tons, marking an 11.86% increase from the previous year. Romania and Hungary followed, with Romania experiencing a 7.27% decline and Hungary a slight growth of 1.94%. Notable increases were seen in Germany and Poland, with a remarkable 35.97% and 44.44% rise respectively. Meanwhile, production in Bulgaria, Greece, and other smaller producers like Portugal and Switzerland contracted slightly.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential expansion of production in countries with significant year-on-year growth like Germany and Poland.
- Possible stabilization or further decline in Romania and Bulgaria if current trends persist.
- Exploration of new production techniques or policies in countries with stagnant growth like Greece and Serbia to boost figures.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 20.3 | 2023 | +20.68% | +11.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 19.64 | 2023 | -0.3% | -7.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 18.85 | 2023 | +56.69% | +1.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 15.36 | 2023 | -23.25% | -3.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.39 | 2023 | +8.19% | -1.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 6.07 | 2023 | +6.66% | -1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 2.87 | 2023 | +15.52% | +4.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.73 | 2023 | -19.29% | -4.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1.66 | 2023 | +15.78% | +9.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 1.6 | 2023 | -0.77% | -3.42% | View data |
