U.S.: Sunflower Seed Market 2025

Sunflower Seed Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. sunflower seed market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a perceptible increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sunflower seed production rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, production showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 52%. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sunflower seed in the United States was estimated at X tons per ha, growing by 9.8% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average sunflower seed yield remained at a lower figure. 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 the United States; with an increase of 17% against 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sunflower seed production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of sunflower seed from the United States dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -6.7% against the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from the United States, with a combined 67% 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 Belgium (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from the United States were Belgium ($X), Austria ($X) and Canada ($X), together accounting for 58% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +17.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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, reducing by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Turkey (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of sunflower seed decreased by -7.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 72%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 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, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 54%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to the United States, together comprising 91% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to the United States, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria stood at +36.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+2.4% per year) and Argentina (+14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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