In 2023, Germany's sunflower production was at 21.84 thousand metric tons. Forecasts for 2024 show a decline to 19.68 thousand metric tons, representing a year-on-year decrease of 9.9%. The trend continues with projections indicating further declines through to 2028, culminating in a total decline of 11.33 thousand metric tons. From 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the production is estimated to be -10.1%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential climate change impacts affecting agricultural yield
Changes in EU agricultural policies and subsidies
Technological advancements in agriculture that could reverse current declining trends