The forecasted sunflower seed production in Italy shows a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual production was at a certain level, as the data begins from 2024 with a harvest of 244.41 thousand metric tons. Year-on-year percentage variation reflects a slight decrease: 0.09% from 2024 to 2025, 0.07% from 2025 to 2026, 0.05% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.04% from 2027 to 2028. This produces a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) showing a negative trend over this forecast period.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of climate change on production levels.
- Potential influence of agricultural policy changes on yields.
- Technological advancements in farming that may counteract declining trends.
- Market demand shifts both domestically and within the EU.