Romania: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Romania

The Romanian sunflower seed market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed perceptible growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Romania

In value terms, sunflower seed production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +11.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in Romania fell to X tons per ha, reducing by -13.4% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 yield increased by +17.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of sunflower seed were harvested in Romania; approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the sunflower seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of sunflower seed decreased by -0.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 117%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 70%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from Romania, with a combined 59% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +42.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Hungary ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 56% of total exports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +33.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 increased by +100.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 France (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Romania

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of sunflower seed increased by 205% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Romania, together comprising 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +90.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Moldova ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest sunflower seed suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +81.7%, 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

The average sunflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -35% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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