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Spain Sunflower Seed Imports
In 2023, approx. 460K tons of sunflower seed were imported into Spain; waning by -14.7% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +29.8% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when imports increased by 52%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 539K tons, and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, sunflower seed imports reduced to $429M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 66%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $489M, and then reduced in the following year.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Sunflower Seed in Spain (million USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| France | 139 | 129 | 90.5 | 81.1 | 87.8 | 128 | 97.3 | 85.8 | 100 | 170 | 205 |
| China | 12.9 | 11.4 | 14.3 | 16.5 | 21.4 | 28.1 | 30.1 | 55.9 | 58.3 | 63.8 | 69.6 |
| Romania | 4.5 | 24.7 | 37.4 | 77.5 | 53.6 | 23.5 | 86.7 | 45.6 | 55.5 | 81.1 | 61.8 |
| Bulgaria | 22.6 | 29.6 | 9.6 | 15.0 | 27.3 | 5.1 | 10.5 | 12.7 | 32.6 | 63.1 | 28.5 |
| Ukraine | 0.1 | 0.3 | N/A | 7.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 43.1 | 18.4 |
| United States | 33.0 | 32.6 | 34.6 | 27.6 | 22.7 | 22.1 | 19.8 | 11.2 | 10.5 | 10.9 | 13.2 |
| Argentina | 12.7 | 11.2 | 11.6 | 10.9 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 16.9 | 18.9 | 21.2 | 26.0 | 10.8 |
| Portugal | 12.0 | 7.4 | 31.0 | 12.9 | 6.6 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Others | 15.1 | 22.6 | 12.3 | 14.0 | 7.7 | 25.6 | 16.7 | 25.8 | 16.0 | 31.1 | 21.7 |
| Total | 251 | 269 | 241 | 263 | 236 | 245 | 279 | 257 | 295 | 489 | 429 |
Imports by Country
France (202K tons), Romania (120K tons) and Ukraine (36K tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Spain, together comprising 78% of total imports.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +86.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, France ($205M) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Spain, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($70M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 14% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.4% per year) and Romania (+29.9% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the sunflower seed price amounted to $932 per ton (CIF, Spain), picking up by 2.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, sunflower seed import price increased by +81.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2,527 per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($514 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sunflower seed market in Spain. 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:
- Spain
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Spain
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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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
