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View PricingSunflower Seed Exports Plummet to $13M in August 2023 in France
France Sunflower Seed Exports
For the third consecutive month, France recorded decline in shipments abroad of sunflower seed, which decreased by -21.7% to 20K tons in August 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 when exports increased by 96% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 75K tons. From June 2023 to August 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, sunflower seed exports reduced dramatically to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 with an increase of 94% m-o-m.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Sunflower Seed in France (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | |
| Germany | 2.7 | 7.8 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 12.6 | 10.6 | 10.2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Spain | 1.6 | 8.8 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 13.0 | 15.4 | 22.9 | 17.3 | 10.7 | 16.8 | 14.7 | 7.9 | 3.9 |
| Netherlands | 22.6 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 4.9 | < 0.1 | 2.3 | 6.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Belgium | 0.6 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 7.3 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 11.5 | 6.9 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 8.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Italy | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 18.9 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 |
| Others | 1.1 | 1.4 | 7.3 | 30.8 | 20.3 | 41.6 | 38.7 | 49.4 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| Total | 28.6 | 27.0 | 32.0 | 62.0 | 59.0 | 97.8 | 92.2 | 85.1 | 41.2 | 47.8 | 36.2 | 17.5 | 13.3 |
Exports by Country
Germany (8.1K tons), Spain (5K tons) and the Netherlands (3.8K tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from France, together accounting for 83% of total exports. Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.8%.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Germany ($4.4M), Spain ($3.9M) and the Netherlands ($2.4M) constituted the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from France worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium and Italy, which together accounted for a further 4.7%.
Italy, with a CAGR of +14.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 August 2023, the sunflower seed price amounted to $653 per ton (FOB, France), with a decrease of -3.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 45% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $1,794 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to August 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,092 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($414 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sunflower seed market in France. 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:
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Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
