Poland: Sunflower Seed Market 2024

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Polish sunflower seed market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Sunflower seed consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Production in Poland

In value terms, sunflower seed production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sunflower seed in Poland skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% 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, the total area harvested in terms of sunflower seed production in Poland shrank sharply to X ha, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas shipments of sunflower seed, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. 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, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of sunflower seed exports from Poland, together accounting for X% of total exports. Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for sunflower seed exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sunflower seed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, imports of sunflower seed into Poland expanded slightly to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of sunflower seed imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sunflower seed to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sunflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sunflower seed import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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