China - Sunflower Seed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sunflower Seed Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Sunflower Seed Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Sunflower Seed Price in China (CIF) - 2023
  3. Sunflower Seed Exports in China
  4. Sunflower Seed Imports in China

Sunflower Seed Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average sunflower seed export price stood at $1,927 per ton in September 2023, dropping by -6% against the previous month. Over the period from September 2022 to September 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 6.9% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $2,050 per ton in August 2023, and then contracted in the following month.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In September 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($2,178 per ton) and Uzbekistan ($2,050 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($1,563 per ton) and Vietnam ($1,684 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Sunflower Seed Price in China (CIF) - 2023

The average sunflower seed import price stood at $673 per ton in September 2023, which is down by -5.1% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a slight expansion from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, sunflower seed import price decreased by -27.8% against May 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 27% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $932 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($863 per ton), while the price for Russia ($500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Sunflower Seed Exports in China

In 2022, approx. 445K tons of sunflower seed were exported from China; with an increase of 4.3% against 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.8%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 508K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports surged to $679M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Sunflower Seed in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Iran55.635.641.582.714.2%
Iraq51.277.374.081.616.8%
United Arab Emirates42.421.030.372.019.3%
Russia3.812.625.164.2156.6%
Vietnam51.630.629.150.6-0.7%
Spain24.448.956.549.426.5%
Egypt10710778.442.2-26.7%
Uzbekistan6.823.422.733.269.6%
Turkey14913695.228.6-42.3%
Thailand10.916.418.720.122.6%
Saudi Arabia21.815.512.217.9-6.4%
Indonesia14.914.96.615.71.8%
Jordan11.015.111.013.16.0%
Others71.093.084.110815.0%
Total6216485856793.0%

Top Export Markets for Sunflower Seed from China in 2022:

  1. Iran (60.6K tons)
  2. Iraq (54.1K tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (52.3K tons)
  4. Russia (49.7K tons)
  5. Vietnam (29.6K tons)
  6. Spain (24.7K tons)
  7. Egypt (24.5K tons)
  8. Uzbekistan (22.0K tons)
  9. Turkey (19.4K tons)
  10. Thailand (13.5K tons)
  11. Indonesia (10.8K tons)
  12. Saudi Arabia (10.7K tons)
  13. Jordan (8.9K tons)

Sunflower Seed Imports in China

In 2022, approx. 1.9M tons of sunflower seed were imported into China; rising by 15% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports skyrocketed to $118M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Sunflower Seed in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Bulgaria14.321.332.731.530.1%
Russia11.615.012.91.9-45.3%
Others84.243.136.384.20.0%
Total11079.581.91182.4%

Top Suppliers of Sunflower Seed to China in 2022:

  1. Bulgaria (1845.3K tons)
  2. Russia (5.7K tons)

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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