Northern America: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Northern America

The North American sunflower seed market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw pronounced growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Northern America

In value terms, sunflower seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 51%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The United States (X tons) remains the largest sunflower seed producing country in Northern America, accounting for 92% of total volume. Moreover, sunflower seed production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in the United States stood at -1.1%.

In 2022, the average sunflower seed yield in Northern America rose sharply to X tons per ha, growing by 9.3% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 14%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the sunflower seed 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, approx. X ha of sunflower seed were harvested in Northern America; rising by 16% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sunflower seed production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports in Northern America

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sunflower seed decreased by -13.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States was the major exporter of sunflower seed in Northern America, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 64% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), making up a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +1.5%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest sunflower seed supplier in Northern America, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to -3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 6.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed export price decreased by -38.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 44%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.2%).

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sunflower seed decreased by -1.2% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at 73% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), comprising a 27% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sunflower seed imports, with a CAGR of +11.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United States (+18 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Canada (-18 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sunflower seed in Northern America, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +14.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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