Lithuania: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Lithuania

For the fourth consecutive year, the Lithuanian sunflower seed market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 66% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption enjoyed significant growth. Sunflower seed consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Sunflower Seed Production in Lithuania

In value terms, sunflower seed production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 313% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Lithuania was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, 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.

The sunflower seed harvested area in Lithuania totaled less than X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of sunflower seed exported from Lithuania skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 56% on 2021. In general, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 262%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Latvia (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Lithuania, with a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Latvia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Latvia totaled +6.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+56.8% per year) and Finland (+38.6% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Lithuania, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Latvia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +112.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Latvia (+7.4% per year) and Finland (+22.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Russia (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Lithuania

In 2022, the amount of sunflower seed imported into Lithuania surged to X tons, picking up by 27% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Lithuania, together comprising 78% of total imports. Germany, France, Russia, Poland and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +88.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Moldova ($X) appeared to be the largest sunflower seed suppliers to Lithuania, together accounting for 86% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +113.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, picking up by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed buoyant growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform