Germany: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German sunflower seed market increased by 16% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Sunflower seed consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Germany

In value terms, sunflower seed production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Germany declined to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by -8.9% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of sunflower seed in Germany reduced to X ha, falling by -13.2% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of sunflower seed were exported from Germany; falling by -21.2% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from Germany, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Switzerland, Denmark, Poland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Luxembourg, Lithuania, the UK and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +13.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from Germany were Austria ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 50% share of total exports. Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Hungary and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +14.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the Czech Republic (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of sunflower seed, when their volume increased by 11% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a mild slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Germany, together accounting for 62% of total imports. Hungary, Romania, the Czech Republic, Poland, Ukraine, Austria, Moldova, China, Turkey and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), France ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest sunflower seed suppliers to Germany, together accounting for 62% of total imports. Hungary, China, Austria, the Netherlands, Turkey, Moldova, Poland, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Moldova, with a CAGR of +17.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed import price increased by +70.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 25% 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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