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Sunflower or safflower oil and fractions market in Germany

$Sunflower or safflower oil and fractions market in Germany$

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the German market for sunflower and safflower oils saw moderate growth, with the market size increasing from 495.9 million US dollars to 546.1 million US dollars. Production value also rose from 268.3 million to 302.9 million US dollars over the same period, partly supported by the entry of the SUNTAT group's new brand, which added capacity and a focus on sustainable production.

A significant shift occurred in 2021-2022. Sunflower oil prices climbed to record levels in April 2021 due to tight international oilseed supply and strong Chinese demand. The outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022 further disrupted global supplies, causing prices to spike and driving the market size to a peak of 900.8 million US dollars in 2022. During this period, Germany's sunflower oil self-sufficiency improved to 10% thanks to higher harvests, but the primary market driver was the price shock from geopolitical events.

After the peak, the market value declined to 619.3 million US dollars in 2024. Germany's overall production of vegetable oils and fats reached a historic high of over five million tonnes of crude oil in 2024, yet sunflower oil self-sufficiency fell back to 10%. Regulatory discussions on labeling requirements for vegetable oil shares and new EU regulations affecting cosmetic products and REACH Annex XVII introduced potential indirect influences. Continued effects from the Russia-Ukraine war maintained price volatility and supply constraints.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2020, 2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Germany
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany 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 Germany in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Germany 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 Germany in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Germany 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 Germany, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Germany 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 Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 302.9 million US dollars, marking a notable rise of 11.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	1.6%	11.1%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany ranked as the 11th largest producer of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions globally.

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

Germany's production of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 495.4 thousand tonnes were produced, reflecting an uptick of 3.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 19.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	11.3%	3.5%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from Germany

Exports in kind, K t

Germany exported 197.2 thousand tonnes of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in 2020, representing a robust drop of 10.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 23.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 159.5 thousand tonnes, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 220.9 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 38.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	38.5%	(10.7%)	7.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France were the principal destinations for Germany's exports in kind, accounting for 36.4%, 14.7%, and 9.9% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 61.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year gain, sunflower or safflower oil and fractions deliveries from Germany declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 223.7 million US dollars, which is 3.1% less year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 25.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 230.8 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 28.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	28.4%	(3.1%)	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France formed the key group of partners for Germany's exports in value terms, accounting for 34.1%, 13.6%, and 9.6% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 57.3% of total export flows for sunflower or safflower oil and fractions.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Germany

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year increase, sunflower or safflower oil and fractions imports to Germany declined. In 2020, imports came to 498.0 thousand tonnes, representing a limited decline of 3.2% from the year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 26.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 514.5 thousand tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 21.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	21.6%	(3.2%)	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Germany's imports in kind were Hungary, the Netherlands, and Ukraine, together accounting for 78.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Germany have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Germany imported 466.8 million US dollars worth of these products, which is 1.0% stronger compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 22.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.2%	13.4%	1.0%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Ukraine together accounted for 72.7% of Germany's total imports in value terms, with shares of 30.0%, 25.2%, and 17.5%, respectively. They remained the main sources for sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Germany.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io