In 2024, Ukraine leads global sunflower seed processing with a volume of 13.46 million metric tons, closely followed by Russia at 10.72 million metric tons. Argentina, Hungary, and Bulgaria represent other significant contributors in this market sector. Several countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, showed major growth in 2023, while nations like India and Poland experienced significant declines. Over the past five years, there has been a steady increase in production in Iran and Belgium, whereas countries such as South Africa and China faced reductions. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years shows varied trends across the globe in sunflower seed processing.
Future trends indicate a potential increase in the production capacity in emerging markets across Africa and Asia due to improving agricultural practices and investments in processing technologies. Additionally, geopolitical shifts and climate change impacts could realign leading production regions and influence global supply chains significantly.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Processing by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 13,460 | 2023 | +1.97% | +1.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 10,720 | 2023 | +1.03% | +0.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Argentina | 3,550 | 2023 | +2.16% | +2.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 1,810 | 2023 | +1.74% | +2.25% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 1,380 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 1,350 | 2023 | +0.52% | -0.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1,310 | 2023 | +0.84% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1,270 | 2023 | +0.87% | -0.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Tanzania | 875 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 684 | 2023 | +1.18% | -0.4% | View data |
