India: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in India

In 2022, the Indian sunflower seed market increased by 0.4% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 9.2%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in India

In value terms, sunflower seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 16%. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sunflower seed yield in India rose to X kg per ha, picking up by 2.1% against 2021. Overall, the yield indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed yield decreased by -2.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield reached the peak level at X kg per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 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 total area harvested in terms of sunflower seed production in India reduced to X ha, with a decrease of -5.4% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from India

In 2022, approx. X tons of sunflower seed were exported from India; with a decrease of -10.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 90%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from India, with a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Oman (X tons), with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines amounted to -4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+25.1% per year) and Oman (-15.3% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from India, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Philippines totaled -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+47.4% per year) and Bangladesh (+51.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 United States (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into India

In 2022, imports of sunflower seed into India skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 42% compared with the year before. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to India, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of +93,338.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sunflower seed suppliers to India were China ($X), Uganda ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Uganda, with a CAGR of +30,469.6%, 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

The average sunflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 27%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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