EU: Sunflower Oilcake Market 2025

Sunflower Oilcake Market Size in the EU

The EU sunflower oilcake market expanded significantly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Oilcake Production in the EU

In value terms, sunflower oilcake production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Sunflower Oilcake Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of sunflower oilcake were exported in the European Union; growing by 5.2% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +3.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, sunflower oilcake exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +99.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented roughly 62% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), comprising an 11% share of total exports. Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), France (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +69.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 60% of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, Germany, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain, the Czech Republic, France and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 32%.

Among the main exporting countries, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +68.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Oilcake Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of sunflower oilcake in the European Union fell dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -18.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower oilcake imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a mild shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) was the main importer of sunflower oilcake in the European Union, creating 84% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +2.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest sunflower oilcake importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising 50% of total imports. Germany, Poland, Denmark, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +5.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 34% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sunflower oilcake import price increased by +54.3% against 2017 indices. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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