Azerbaijan: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Azerbaijan

For the third consecutive year, the Azerbaijani sunflower seed market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -10.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -44.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Azerbaijan

In value terms, sunflower seed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 206%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Azerbaijan contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of -2% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 17%. The sunflower seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sunflower seed harvested area in Azerbaijan shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sunflower seed production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2022, overseas shipments of sunflower seed increased by 697% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,316%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 4,035%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Georgia (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Azerbaijan, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Georgia amounted to -2.6%.

In value terms, Georgia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Georgia stood at -4.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 137% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Georgia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Georgia amounted to -1.4% per year.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2022, overseas purchases of sunflower seed decreased by -33.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Azerbaijan, together accounting for 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +68.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest sunflower seed suppliers to Azerbaijan were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Russia ($X), with a combined 97% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +91.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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