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China - Sunflower Seed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 13, 2024

China's Export of Sunflower Seeds Reaches $828 Million Peak in 2023

China Sunflower Seed Exports

In 2023, sunflower seed exports from China expanded modestly to 463K tons, growing by 4% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 508K tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports skyrocketed to $828M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, exports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.China Sunflower Seed Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Sunflower Seed in China (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Iran21.543.211516011681.053.635.641.682.7107
Iraq4.614.745.859.257.156.149.377.374.181.6105
Turkey15.513.86.58.945.912214413695.328.695.6
Russia0.10.2N/AN/A0.91.53.612.625.264.272.3
Spain10.49.611.714.716.422.723.548.956.549.464.9
UzbekistanN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.36.523.422.733.252.6
United Arab Emirates54.426.713.39.97.013.149.821.030.472.044.1
Vietnam50.542.356.247.449.251.149.830.629.250.640.5
Egypt99.153.377.760.273.595.710310778.542.210.2
Others77.892.779.271.6101126138155132175236
Total334296405432467570621648585679828

Exports by Country

Iran (62K tons), Iraq (59K tons) and Turkey (55K tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from China, together comprising 38% of total exports. Russia, Spain, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +129.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($107M), Iraq ($105M) and Turkey ($96M) constituted the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from China worldwide, with a combined 37% share of total exports. Russia, Spain, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +129.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the sunflower seed price amounted to $1,788 per ton (FOB, China), rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 19%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($2,150 per ton) and Israel ($1,959 per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($1,605 per ton) and Indonesia ($1,683 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sunflower seed market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 267 - Sunflower seed

Country coverage:

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in China
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
      4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
      12. Exports and Growth, by Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Yield and Growth
      16. Exports and Growth
      17. Export Prices and Growth
      18. Market Size and Growth
      19. Per Capita Consumption
      20. Imports and Growth
      21. Import Prices
      22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
      32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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