Australia: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian sunflower seed market decreased by -12% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Australia

In value terms, sunflower seed production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 174% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sunflower seed yield in Australia reduced to X tons per ha, which is down by -2.7% on the previous year. Overall, the yield indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed yield increased by +62.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 53%. The sunflower seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the sunflower seed harvested area in Australia declined notably to X ha, shrinking by -26.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 116% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sunflower seed production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, sunflower seed exports from Australia surged to X tons, increasing by 52% against 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 157% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Australia, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Pakistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), fivefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Pakistan stood at +33.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+1.0% per year) and Thailand (-9.9% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Australia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with a 3.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan amounted to +36.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (-15.1% per year) and Japan (-2.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 113% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Australia

Sunflower seed imports into Australia skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 82%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest sunflower seed supplier to Australia, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bulgaria totaled +60.1%.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Australia, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria stood at +59.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 61%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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