The United States leads the global sunflower seed market in volume, contributing significantly despite a modest decline in share by 1.73% in 2023. Tanzania has shown positive growth with a 1.1% increase, securing its strong position. Iraq and Saudi Arabia are notable for their growth rates of 5.02% and 4.56%, respectively, indicating expanding markets. Uganda saw a slight decline of 0.25%, while Spain's market contracted by 7.09%. Other countries like Japan and Kazakhstan remained stable, with no change across the period.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Middle Eastern markets such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia, driven by increasing agricultural investments. The stability observed in more mature markets like the United States suggests that innovation and sustainability may become pivotal factors. Additionally, emerging markets in Africa, as demonstrated by Tanzania, may continue to expand, offering new opportunities for stakeholders in the sunflower seed industry.
Top countries in Sunflower Seed Market Size Volume Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 33.19 | 2023 | -1.28% | -1.73% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Tanzania | 28.23 | 2023 | +1.55% | +1.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Uganda | 16.81 | 2023 | +1.3% | -0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iraq | 4.96 | 2023 | +4.55% | +5.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Saudi Arabia | 3.23 | 2023 | +7.14% | +4.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 3.02 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Kazakhstan | 2.8 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 1.94 | 2023 | -18.18% | -7.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Brazil | 1.72 | 2023 | 0% | -2.33% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Paraguay | 1.29 | 2023 | 0% | -3.04% | View data |
