Turkey: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish sunflower seed market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Sunflower seed consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Production in Turkey

In value terms, sunflower seed production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Turkey was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 2.6% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 10%. The sunflower seed yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 Turkey contracted to X ha, which is down by -9.5% on 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 24%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Turkey

Sunflower seed exports from Turkey totaled X tons in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 124% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from Turkey, with a combined 38% share of total exports. Algeria, Germany, Romania, Ukraine, Tunisia, Poland, the United States, Bulgaria, Austria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +103.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Turkey, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with an 8.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+2.5% per year) and Romania (+16.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($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 Russia (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Turkey

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of sunflower seed increased by 14% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 60%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Turkey, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Moldova (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled +12.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (+1.3% per year) and Romania (+2.0% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Turkey, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine amounted to +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (+4.1% per year) and Romania (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed import price increased by +69.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 43%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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