Pakistan: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani sunflower seed market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, faced a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Pakistan

In value terms, sunflower seed production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in Pakistan declined to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell slightly 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 Pakistan surged to X ha, picking up by 32% compared with the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a deep setback. 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 Pakistan

In 2022, sunflower seed exports from Pakistan shrank to X tons, falling by -9.1% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 9,136% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 5,411% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Pakistan, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman stood at +11.6%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from Pakistan worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of +31.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external 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 Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+25.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of sunflower seed were imported into Pakistan; picking up by 224% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 155% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), China (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Pakistan, together accounting for 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +55.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Pakistan, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania amounted to -11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-8.6% per year) and Australia (+48.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -37.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 75%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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