Egypt: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian sunflower seed market decreased by -36.7% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Egypt

In value terms, sunflower seed production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 44%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Egypt declined to X tons per ha in 2022, reducing by -7.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 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 harvested area of sunflower seed in Egypt expanded remarkably to X ha, increasing by 6.3% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of sunflower seed were exported from Egypt; with an increase of 78% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Egypt, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +43.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+13.3% per year) and Belgium (-9.1% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Egypt, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to +46.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+15.0% per year) and Belgium (-7.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.9% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed export price increased by +83.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 28%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, overseas purchases of sunflower seed decreased by -45.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest sunflower seed supplier to Egypt, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -6.5%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Egypt, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an 8.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -6.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Bulgaria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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