Slovakia: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Slovakia

The Slovak sunflower seed market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Slovakia

In value terms, sunflower seed production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Slovakia expanded sharply to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 9.5% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed yield decreased by -39.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 77%. 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 total area harvested in terms of sunflower seed production in Slovakia reduced to X ha, waning by -13.5% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 37% against the previous year. The sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Slovakia

Sunflower seed exports from Slovakia shrank modestly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -3.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from Slovakia, together accounting for 90% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from Slovakia were the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and Austria ($X), together comprising 89% of total exports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +10.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 36% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed export price increased by +91.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of sunflower seed imported into Slovakia soared to X tons, growing by 126% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest sunflower seed supplier to Slovakia, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine amounted to +53.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-15.2% per year) and Poland (+59.2% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Slovakia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine stood at +57.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (+52.3% per year) and Hungary (-5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 203% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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