Belarus: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, the Belarusian sunflower seed market increased by 59% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Belarus

In value terms, sunflower seed production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 218% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in Belarus surged to X tons per ha, jumping by 17% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 142%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average sunflower seed yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of sunflower seed were harvested in Belarus; declining by -8.7% compared with 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. The sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Belarus

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of sunflower seed decreased by -6.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 312% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 251% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Belarus, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +34.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +29.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 29%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -3.6% per year.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, purchases abroad of sunflower seed increased by 115% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted a notable increase. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main supplier of sunflower seed to Belarus, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +5.7%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Belarus, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +1.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -37.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Moldova ($X per ton), while the price for Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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