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Hong Kong SAR, China: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong sunflower seed market soared to $X in 2022, rising by 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, sunflower seed production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in Hong Kong SAR was estimated at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Hong Kong SAR was estimated at less than X ha, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, approx. X kg of sunflower seed were exported from Hong Kong SAR; which is down by -98.9% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 486%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 803%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Solomon Islands (X kg) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Hong Kong SAR, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Solomon Islands stood at +4.9%.

In value terms, Solomon Islands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Hong Kong SAR.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Solomon Islands stood at +3.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Singapore amounted to +8.7% per year.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2022, imports of sunflower seed into Hong Kong SAR fell to X tons, dropping by -8.1% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of sunflower seed to Hong Kong SAR, with a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), more than tenfold. Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-23.3% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (0.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-19.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +64.0% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of sunflower seed consumption in 2021 were Russia, Ukraine and Argentina, with a combined 59% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Turkey, China, Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Palestine, France, Spain, the United States and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 28%.
The countries with the highest volumes of sunflower seed production in 2021 were Russia, Ukraine and Argentina, together comprising 60% of global production. These countries were followed by Romania, China, Turkey, Bulgaria, Hungary, France, the United States, Tanzania, Kazakhstan and Spain, which together accounted for a further 30%.
In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Hong Kong SAR, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain, with a 13% share of total imports.
In value terms, Solomon Islands remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Hong Kong SAR, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 33% share of total exports.
The average sunflower seed export price stood at $4,588 per ton in 2021, surging by 76% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $2,785 per ton, picking up by 8.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sunflower seed market in Hong Kong SAR, China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 267 - Sunflower seed

Country coverage:

  • Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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