Luxembourg: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Luxembourg sunflower seed market, when its value decreased by -31.4% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, sunflower seed production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in Luxembourg shrank to X tons per ha, dropping by -10.4% compared with 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 31%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell 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 total area harvested in terms of sunflower seed production in Luxembourg shrank to X ha, which is down by -10.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then reduced in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of sunflower seed exported from Luxembourg soared to X tons, increasing by 322% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 442%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +78.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+104.3% per year) and Belgium (+16.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from Luxembourg worldwide, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +94.4%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 average sunflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -40.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 90% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2022, imports of sunflower seed into Luxembourg fell to X tons, waning by -5.1% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -13.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 53% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sunflower seed supplier to Luxembourg, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fivefold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at -1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+64.2% per year) and Bulgaria (+19.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest sunflower seed suppliers to Luxembourg were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined 79% share of total imports. Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +61.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, with a decrease of -4.6% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +71.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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