Israel: Sunflower Seed Market Overview 2021

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Israel

In 2019, the Israeli sunflower seed market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Sunflower seed consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Israel

In value terms, sunflower seed production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Israel stood at X tonnes per ha in 2019, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield attained the maximum level at X tonnes per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the 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 2019, the harvested area of sunflower seed in Israel fell to X ha, with a decrease of -X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sunflower seed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2019, sunflower seed exports from Israel dropped remarkably to X tonnes, reducing by -X% against 2018. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, exports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from Israel, together accounting for X% of total exports. The UK and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the U.S. ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from Israel worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK and Canada, which together accounted for a further X UK saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. As a result, export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the countries with the highest prices were the U.S. ($X per tonne) and the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per tonne) and the UK ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of sunflower seed, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports reduced markedly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Israel, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the U.S. totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Israel, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the countries with the highest prices were Argentina ($X per tonne) and Bulgaria ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) and the U.S. ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for sunflower seed in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of sunflower seed consumption in 2019 were Ukraine (16M tonnes), Russia (14M tonnes) and Argentina (3.4M tonnes), with a combined 59% share of global consumption. Turkey, China, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Spain, France, Tanzania, South Africa and the U.S. lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

What are the largest producers of sunflower seed in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of sunflower seed production in 2019 were Ukraine (16M tonnes), Russia (14M tonnes) and Romania (3.6M tonnes), with a combined 59% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of sunflower seed to Israel?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($2.2M) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Israel, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bulgaria ($814K), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 14% share.

What are the leading importers of sunflower seed from Israel?

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In value terms, the largest markets for sunflower seed exported from Israel were Spain ($1.6M), the U.S. ($981K) and the Netherlands ($127K), together comprising 92% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK and Canada, which together accounted for a further 5.9%.

What is the average export price for sunflower seed in Israel?

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The average sunflower seed export price stood at $2,890 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 52% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sunflower seed in Israel?

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In 2019, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $917 per tonne, stabilizing at the previous year.