Netherlands - Sunflower Seed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jun 23, 2023

The Netherlands's Sunflower Seed Price Grows 3% to $737 per Ton

Netherlands Sunflower Seed Import Price in March 2023

In March 2023, the sunflower seed price amounted to $737 per ton (CIF, Netherlands), with an increase of 2.9% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 88% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,828 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to March 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the country with the highest price was Poland ($1,637 per ton), while the price for Romania ($683 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYImport Price of Sunflower Seed in Netherlands (USD per ton)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Poland1,5771,3181,4131,2791,4091,3231,4691,4601,1361,0036381,5971,637
Bulgaria7999841,2141,1629701,3021,3548136917059026801,369
Ukraine1,7011,1281,1281,2379881,1501,174N/A8556961,953N/A917
France7157941,0678658467641,0686397219431,015888737
Germany1,5391,4171,4771,4571,2831,3541,4461,5521,5412,0011,5601,928691
Romania8001,1061,4191,1058298857166711,473677665668683
Average8071,0061,8281,1249451,7758986958458631,034716737

Netherlands Sunflower Seed Imports

Sunflower seed imports into the Netherlands fell sharply to 43K tons in March 2023, reducing by -44.5% against the month before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 with an increase of 933% month-to-month.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports reduced notably to $31M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2022 when imports increased by 422% month-to-month.

Netherlands Sunflower Seed Imports by Country

In March 2023, Romania (34K tons) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to the Netherlands, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (4K tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (2.4K tons), with a 5.7% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Romania totaled -5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: France (-17.0% per month) and Germany (+8.0% per month).

In value terms, Romania ($23M) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to the Netherlands, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($3M), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.3% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Romania amounted to -7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: France (-16.8% per month) and Germany (+1.0% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  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
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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  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

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    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)
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    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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