Russian Federation: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian sunflower seed market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, declining by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +14.1% against 2020 indices. Sunflower seed consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, sunflower seed production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in Russia shrank to X tons per ha, flattening at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19%. The sunflower seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 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, the sunflower seed harvested area in Russia dropped to X ha, which is down by -6.5% on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of sunflower seed decreased by -3.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 716%. 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 expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 409% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Russia, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X tons), sevenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan totaled +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+4.4% per year) and China (+61.7% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Russia, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan amounted to +14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+3.3% per year) and China (+86.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +96.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 63%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 China (+15.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sunflower seed decreased by -7.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% 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 -4.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Russia, together comprising 73% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +57.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Turkey ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest sunflower seed suppliers to Russia, together accounting for 78% of total imports. France, China, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

China, with a CAGR of +62.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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