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Sunflower-seed oilcake market in MENA

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the sunflower-seed oilcake market in MENA reached 1 090 thousand tons, supported by advances in solvent extraction technology and growing investments in high-yield sunflower seed varieties. The market then contracted to 991 thousand tons in 2019, influenced by the implementation of stricter food safety and labeling regulations in key regional markets. The COVID-19 pandemic further disrupted supply chains and reduced demand in the food service sector, pulling market volume down to 947 thousand tons in 2020.

Market volume dropped sharply to 733 thousand tons in 2021, marking the lowest point in the period. By 2022, it stabilized near 735 thousand tons, supported by rising demand for sunflower-derived products for animal feed, particularly within the region's livestock sector.

A strong recovery occurred in 2023, with the market expanding by 23% to 907 thousand tons. This growth was driven by the expansion of biodiesel and renewable fuel production in the region, which increased processing of sunflower seeds and by-products.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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-seed oilcake in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sunflower-seed oilcake, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Sunflower-seed oilcake production in the MENA region has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, production reached 122.0 K t, marking a 4.1% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 24.9%, with an average annual decline of 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(21.6%)	(4.1%)	(9.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower-seed oilcake from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, sunflower-seed oilcake exports from the MENA region totaled 0.7 K t, a significant increase of 49.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 19.7%, averaging 6.2% per year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 0.5 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 24.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(24.1%)	49.7%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and China were the top destinations for sunflower-seed oilcake exports from MENA, accounting for 9.4%, 2.9%, and 1.6% of total export volume, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 13.9% of all exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the MENA region exported sunflower-seed oilcake worth 0.2 M $ US, a 7.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value rose by 42.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.2 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 57.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 16.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.2%	(16.1%)	7.7%	12.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, no single market dominated sunflower-seed oilcake exports in value terms. Turkey, China, and France were the leading destinations, accounting for 7.0%, 5.2%, and 2.9% of total export value, respectively. Combined, these three countries made up only 15.1% of total exports, with many smaller partners holding modest individual shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower-seed oilcake to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of sunflower-seed oilcake into the MENA region have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 825.9 K t, showing a modest decrease of 4.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 13.7%, with an average annual decline of 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.0%)	(6.9%)	(4.4%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Argentina, and Romania were the primary sources of sunflower-seed oilcake imports into MENA, accounting for 57.6%, 9.0%, and 8.9% of total import volume, respectively. Together, these three countries supplied 75.4% of all imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of sunflower-seed oilcake into the MENA region have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 203.0 M $ US, a 2.7% decrease from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 215.6 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 5.6%. In 2019, imports experienced the largest decline of 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.6%	(3.3%)	(2.7%)	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Ukraine, Argentina, and Romania—collectively accounted for 75.8% of the total import value of sunflower-seed oilcake into the MENA region.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io