France: Sunflower Seed Market 2024

Sunflower Seed Market Size in France

The French sunflower seed market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in France

In value terms, sunflower seed production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sunflower seed yield in France contracted to X tons per ha, reducing by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then shrank in the following year. 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 France stood at X ha, with an increase of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the sunflower seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of sunflower seed from France soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from France worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of sunflower seed imported into France shrank to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Bulgaria, Germany, Moldova and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Romania ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest sunflower seed suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Bulgaria, Germany and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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