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Sunflower or safflower oil and fractions market in Europe

$Sunflower or safflower oil and fractions market in Europe$

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for sunflower and safflower oil grew steadily from 2018 to 2020, with volume increasing from 8.0 million tonnes to 8.7 million tonnes. This early growth was supported by rising consumer preference for healthier vegetable oils, a trend amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic which, despite causing supply chain disruptions, coincided with heightened demand for perceived healthful foods.

Market volume surged dramatically to 12.9 million tonnes by 2022, primarily driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict which severely disrupted logistics and reduced exports from a key supplier. In response, European producers expanded domestic cultivation, with sunflower planted area in France increasing by 14-20%, and invested in new crushing capacity. Maintained reduced customs duties on imports helped mitigate supply constraints during this period of record prices and temporary retail shortages.

A correction followed in 2023, with market volume declining to 10.4 million tonnes as imports normalized after the previous year's peak and global production from other regions increased. Underlying demand remained supported by strong consumer preference for unrefined and high-oleic variants of the oil.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's production of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Europe produced 17 914 K t of these oils, marking a moderate year-on-year growth of 4.5%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 14.1%, which translates to an average annual increase of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	8.7%	4.5%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Europe's production of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 16 649 M $ US, representing an 11.5% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 3.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 13 759 M $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 14.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.5%)	8.6%	11.5%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's exports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 12 352 K t, showing a strong year-on-year increase of 10.6%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 38.2%, averaging an 11.4% annual rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.8%	8.8%	10.6%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Europe's exports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in kind were distributed across numerous countries. India accounted for 19.3% of these exports, China for 9.7%, and Turkey for 5.5%, with these three countries together making up only 34.4% of the total export volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's exports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 11 481 M $ US, reflecting a substantial 18.0% uptick compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 25.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 955 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.2%)	8.7%	18.0%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe's exports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in value terms were widely spread across various markets. India held a 17.2% share of these exports, China 8.9%, and Turkey 5.0%, with these three countries collectively accounting for just 31.1% of the total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's imports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 162 K t, which is 19.3% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 23%, averaging a 7.1% annual rise. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 531 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	4.7%	19.3%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina was the leading supplier of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Europe, accounting for 0.8% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's imports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from abroad have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 665 M $ US, up by 15.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 724 M $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	8.7%	15.2%	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Argentina consistently held the largest share of Europe's imports of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in value terms, representing 1.0% of the total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io