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Italy - Sunflower Seed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Italy - Sunflower Seed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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May 15, 2023

Italy's Sunflower Seed Price Falls Markedly to $956 per Ton

Italy Sunflower Seed Import Price in January 2023

In January 2023, the sunflower seed price amounted to $956 per ton (CIF, Italy), reducing by -18.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $1,693 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to January 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($4,046 per ton), while the price for Croatia ($674 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Sunflower Seed in Italy (USD per ton)
Jan 2022Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023
Turkey2,463N/A3,1011,9601,7981,7961,750N/AN/A4,0514,2724,0794,046
Bulgaria1,0681,0431,2311,4471,4121,6541,6021,5821,3961,3771,1581,0341,356
Hungary8417621,011752809965872N/AN/A757736840931
France5,6924,8772,8671,2345449677311,4681,7963,0426,1294,485899
Romania1,8332,3361,1601,3131,265741754682814775729699755
Germany1,6657682,9961,8453,6598357098271,1832,152738713751
Austria10,50010,59211,1061,5839111,0637268117371,7691,1311,236749
Croatia838780805N/AN/AN/AN/A542628753757883674
Average1,6931,5999411,1109189657907347199531,0291,173956

Italy Sunflower Seed Imports

In January 2023, approximately 35K tons of sunflower seed were imported into Italy; increasing by 78% on December 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 255% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of 37K tons. From April 2022 to January 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports skyrocketed to $33M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2023. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 170% against the previous month.

Italy Sunflower Seed Imports by Country

In January 2023, France (21K tons) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Italy, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (4.6K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (3.4K tons), with a 9.9% share.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +47.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Romania (+0.4% per month) and Hungary (+0.6% per month).

In value terms, France ($19M) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Italy, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($3.5M), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 9.6% share.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from France amounted to +26.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Romania (-6.7% per month) and Hungary (+1.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sunflower seed market in Italy. 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:

  • Italy

Data coverage:

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

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  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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