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Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Europe

$Sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions market in Europe$

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

From 2018 to 2020, European production of sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil increased from 14.0 million tonnes to 16.2 million tonnes, while market volume grew from 6.3 million tonnes to 7.0 million tonnes. The growth in 2020 was partly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused supply chain disruptions but also boosted consumer demand for healthier foods, including seed oils.

In 2021, production temporarily dropped to 14.1 million tonnes, yet market volume rose to 8.2 million tonnes, supported by innovations in seed processing and rising health awareness among consumers. The following year, the war in Ukraine significantly impacted the market, as Ukraine accounts for nearly half of global exports. A shift from maritime to land transport for Ukrainian products improved availability in Europe, contributing to a sharp increase in market volume to 11.5 million tonnes in 2022.

By 2023, production recovered to 17.7 million tonnes, but market volume declined to 9.1 million tonnes after the previous year's peak. French authorities allowed temporary recipe modifications without label changes, facilitating substitution of sunflower oil with other oils in food and cosmetics to address shortages. Additionally, new industrial facilities were launched, such as a crushing line for rapeseed and sunflower by the Avril group and Terrena cooperative, enhancing domestic processing capacity. By 2024, the market stabilized after the crisis, with development of new products like organic and vitamin-enriched oils.

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, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's production of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 16 184 thousand tonnes, representing a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	10.3%	4.7%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of Europe's production of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, it was valued at 15 044 million US dollars, showing a strong uptick of 11.7% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 223 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 14.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.1%)	10.2%	11.7%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

Europe's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 12 354 thousand tonnes, marking a substantial advance of 10.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 38.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, India, China, and Turkey were significant buyers of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions from Europe, accounting for 19.3%, 9.7%, and 5.5% of exports in kind, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 34.4% of total exports, with the remaining 65.6% distributed among numerous other partners.

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, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in value terms have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 11 484 million US dollars, showing an uptick of 18.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 25.3%, with an annualized rate of 7.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 8 959 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	8.6%	18.0%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for Europe's exports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in value terms. India, China, and Turkey accounted for 17.2%, 8.9%, and 5.0% of exports, respectively, but together they took only 31.1% of total exports. The majority of exports were distributed among many smaller partners, each with modest individual shares.

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, safflower or cottonseed oil and fractions to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's imports of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in volume terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 3 165 thousand tonnes, marking an improvement of 19.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 535 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	4.7%	19.2%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Argentina was the primary supplier of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to Europe, consistently 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, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions in value terms have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 4 672 million US dollars, which is 15.2% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 14.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 734 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	8.6%	15.2%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Argentina led the ranking of suppliers of sunflower, safflower, or cottonseed oil and fractions to Europe, with a share of 1.0% of 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