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Sunflower-seed oilcake market in Northern America

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the sunflower-seed oilcake market in Northern America showed considerable volatility. Market volume fell by 9.2% in 2019, then grew by 16.9% in 2020, declined by 7.2% in 2021, surged by 27.5% to a peak of 345.8 thousand tons in 2022, before contracting sharply by 26.2% to 255.2 thousand tons in 2023.

Imports played a notable role, jumping from 0.7 thousand tons in 2019 to 13.2 thousand tons in 2020, and remaining above 12 thousand tons through 2022, which helped support market volume. However, imports fell to 7.4 thousand tons in 2023, contributing to the overall market decline.

Technological advancements in oil extraction, such as yield improvements of over 25%, and growing consumer demand for organic and non-GMO sunflower products have influenced the market's development, though annual fluctuations reflect broader supply and demand dynamics.

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 Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Northern America

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

In 2019, Northern America produced 249.4 thousand tonnes of sunflower-seed oilcake, which was the lowest level during the period. However, production rebounded strongly in 2020, reaching 279.1 thousand tonnes—an 11.9% increase from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 timeframe, production grew by 5.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	(9.1%)	11.9%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower-seed oilcake from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cuba consistently led as the top destination for sunflower-seed oilcake exports from Northern America, accounting for 52.3% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Cuba remained the primary buyer of sunflower-seed oilcake from Northern America in value terms, consistently representing 39.6% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower-seed oilcake to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed significant volatility during this period. In 2017, imports reached their lowest point, while they peaked in 2020 at 13 224 tonnes—a dramatic 1 829.6% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with imports falling by 28.5%. Overall, imports in 2020 were 40 times higher than in 2017.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	190.4%	(28.5%)	1 829.6%	242.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Argentina together accounted for the largest share of sunflower-seed oilcake imports to Northern America by volume, representing 4.7% 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 Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values displayed considerable instability throughout the period. The lowest point came in 2018 at 561 thousand US dollars, while imports peaked in 2020 at 3 315 thousand US dollars—a 47.1% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 12.0% drop, while the most significant increase happened in 2019, with a remarkable 301.7% surge. Overall, import values in 2020 were 5.9 times higher than in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.0%)	301.7%	47.1%	73.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany and Argentina were the leading suppliers of sunflower-seed oilcake to Northern America in value terms, jointly accounting for 4.9% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io