Sunflower-seed oilcake market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The sunflower-seed oilcake market in Eastern Europe expanded from 5.6 million tons in 2018 to 8.6 million tons in 2023. This growth was initially driven by increased crushing capacities and the expansion of sunflower cultivation areas, which boosted production volumes. Strong global demand for sunflower oil and meal further supported output, with Russia cementing its position as a leading exporter.

A temporary shortage of sunflower and soybean raw materials in 2021 constrained production and reduced the market volume. The market recovered in 2022 as acreage expanded again. Regulatory measures, including the introduction of export duties on sunflower oil and meal in 2019 and their subsequent adjustments, helped manage domestic supply and support local consumption of oilcake.

Market growth accelerated sharply in 2023, with production jumping to over 15 million tons. This surge was fueled by the adoption of new extraction technologies, such as alcohol extraction, and reduced processing competition from Ukraine and Argentina. In 2024, the abolition of the export duty on sunflower oil and a significant cut in the duty on meal stimulated overseas shipments, while domestic processing capacity continued to rise.

Production sunflower-seed oilcake in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sunflower-seed oilcake, 2017-2020

World map of production of sunflower-seed oilcake, 2017-2020

Sunflower-seed oilcake production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 13,702 thousand tons, marking a moderate increase of 8.0% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 22.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of sunflower-seed oilcake production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has also increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 3,028 million US dollars, showing a strong rise of 13.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 56.1%, averaging an annualized rate of 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports sunflower-seed oilcake from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of sunflower-seed oilcake from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 8,305 thousand tons, a modest increase of 5.3% over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 19.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 6,767 thousand tons, which saw the largest decline of 2.7%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 16.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, key buyers of sunflower-seed oilcake from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) included China (13.5% of exports in kind), Turkey (12.2%), and France (8.9%). However, these three countries together accounted for only 34.5% of total exports in kind, with the remaining 65.5% spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of sunflower-seed oilcake exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1,835 million US dollars, a substantial rise of 10.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 52.2%, with a CAGR of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated on a few key destinations. China (14.8% of exports in value terms), Turkey (11.6%), and France (8.7%) collectively made up only 35.2% of total flows, indicating a diverse market.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports sunflower-seed oilcake to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of sunflower-seed oilcake into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 943 thousand tons, a measured decrease of 9.7% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes fell by 14%, averaging an annualized decline of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

During 2017-2020, Kazakhstan and Austria were the primary sources for imports in kind of sunflower-seed oilcake to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), together accounting for 1.4% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of sunflower-seed oilcake imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 235 million US dollars, a limited reduction of 6.8% compared to 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 257 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Kazakhstan and Austria formed the main group of markets for imports in value terms, together representing 1.2% of total flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020