The European usable production of sunflower seeds in 2023 remained stable across key countries, with Romania leading at 4.16 million metric tons, followed by Hungary and Bulgaria at around 1.84 and 1.83 million metric tons respectively. Nations like Greece, Italy, and Slovakia produced under 0.4 million tons, while countries such as Poland, Portugal, and Slovenia produced less than 0.04 million tons each. Year-on-year consistency in 2023 production signifies a period of stability. Over the last five years, a CAGR analysis would help reveal subtle trends and shifts in the industry dynamics.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in agricultural practices, climate impact on yield, EU policy changes, and market demand which may alter production levels and distribution across European sunflower seed producers. Increased focus on sustainability and organic farming could also shape the landscape of sunflower seed production in the coming years.
Top countries in Usable Production of Sunflower Seed by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 4,160 | 2023 | +17.99% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 1,840 | 2023 | +2.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 1,830 | 2023 | +0.77% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 368 | 2023 | +16.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 309 | 2023 | +1.98% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 137 | 2023 | -4.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Croatia | 125 | 2023 | +1.63% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 38 | 2023 | +18.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3 | 2023 | -57.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 1 | 2021 | View data |
