Afghanistan: Market for Sunflower-Seed And Safflower Oil 2019

Market Size for Sunflower-Seed And Safflower Oil in Afghanistan

The revenue of the sunflower-seed and safflower oil market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, sunflower-seed and safflower oil consumption, however, continues to indicate skyrocketing growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan sunflower-seed and safflower oil consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sunflower-Seed And Safflower Oil in Afghanistan

In value terms, sunflower-seed and safflower oil production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sunflower-seed and safflower oil production continues to indicate a measured descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Afghanistan sunflower-seed and safflower oil production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Sunflower-Seed And Safflower Oil

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, approx. X tons of sunflower-seed and safflower oil were exported from Afghanistan; lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports reached their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine represented the major exporter of sunflower-seed and safflower oil in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Hungary (X%). The following exporters - France (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports from Ukraine stood at +X%. At the same time, Turkey (+X%), Bulgaria (+X%), Spain (+X%), Romania (+X%), Hungary (+X%), Russia (+X%), France (+X%) and the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Argentina experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Ukraine (+X p.p.), Russia (+X p.p.), Turkey (+X p.p.), Hungary (+X p.p.), Bulgaria (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the largest sunflower-seed and safflower oil supplier from Afghanistan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In Ukraine, sunflower-seed and safflower oil exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+X% per year) and Argentina (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sunflower-seed and safflower oil export price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the sunflower-seed and safflower oil export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for sunflower-seed and safflower oil attained their maximum in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Turkey ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Sunflower-Seed And Safflower Oil

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the imports of sunflower-seed and safflower oil into Afghanistan totaled X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, sunflower-seed and safflower oil imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Afghanistan imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower-seed and safflower oil imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, sunflower-seed and safflower oil imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sunflower-seed and safflower oil imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

India represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Italy (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%), Spain (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Iraq (X tons), Iran (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sunflower-seed and safflower oil imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Turkey (+X%), Italy (+X%), Iraq (+X%), Iran (+X%), Egypt (+X%), Spain (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Germany (+X%) and the UK (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of India (+X p.p.), Turkey (+X p.p.), Italy (+X p.p.), Iraq (+X p.p.), Iran (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Egypt (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sunflower-seed and safflower oil into Afghanistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The sunflower-seed and safflower oil import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the sunflower-seed and safflower oil import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform