Czech Republic: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in the Czech Republic

For the third year in a row, the Czech sunflower seed market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 7.2% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. Sunflower seed consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sunflower Seed Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, sunflower seed production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in the Czech Republic shrank modestly to X tons per ha, falling by -4.2% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly 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 the Czech Republic dropped dramatically to X ha in 2022, reducing by -18.7% on 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sunflower seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sunflower seed, when their volume increased by 58% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 74% of total exports. Hungary, Denmark, Poland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 74% of total exports. Hungary, Poland, Denmark and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +34.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Slovakia (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sunflower seed was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 77%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 79% of total imports. Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +51.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Hungary ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest sunflower seed suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 73% share of total imports. Poland, Bulgaria, Germany, Moldova and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +42.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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