In 2023, Romania held the dominant share of European organic sunflower seed production, contributing 41.41%. France followed at 32.76%, with Serbia at 11.29%. Smaller contributions came from Hungary, Bulgaria, and Croatia. Year-on-year changes show remarkable growth for Serbia (76.33%) and the Czech Republic (50.21%). However, Slovakia and Lithuania saw declines. Over the last five years, this market has experienced varied growth rates, with Romania and France remaining key players, while Serbia shows significant potential.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing production in Serbia due to substantial growth rate.
- Potential for new entrants as organic demand rises across Europe.
- Continued strong performance by Romania and France, driving overall production capacity.
Top countries in Organic Sunflower Seed Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 41.41 | 2023 | +20.19% | +28.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 32.76 | 2023 | +11.17% | +22.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 11.29 | 2023 | +58.35% | +76.33% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 3.31 | 2023 | +5.95% | +4.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 2.99 | 2023 | +13.87% | +2.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 2.93 | 2023 | +11.49% | +13.82% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 1.38 | 2023 | -25.57% | +1.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 1.14 | 2023 | +3.08% | -1.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.74 | 2023 | +2.91% | +10.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 0.32 | 2023 | +12.26% | +50.21% | View data |
