Israel: Sunflower Seed Market 2024

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli sunflower seed market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded buoyant growth. Sunflower seed consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sunflower Seed Production in Israel

In value terms, sunflower seed production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Sunflower seed production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Israel reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sunflower seed yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of sunflower seed production in Israel surged to X ha, increasing by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a deep slump. The sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Israel

Sunflower seed exports from Israel reduced sharply to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for sunflower seed exports from Israel, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sunflower seed exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Israel, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of sunflower seed, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest sunflower seed supplier to Israel, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sunflower seed imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Argentina ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were 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.

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