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Sunflower seeds market in Azerbaijan

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The sunflower seeds market in Azerbaijan expanded significantly in 2019, with volume reaching 40 471 tons, a 39% increase from the previous year. This growth was supported by the activities of local distributors such as Balakən Toxum MMC, which offered seeds at competitive prices and benefited from state discounts on agricultural machinery.

Market volume declined to 33 759 tons in 2020 and further to 31 497 tons in 2021. The decrease in 2021 was partly due to a halt in sunflower seed imports from Ukraine during March-April, which reduced import volumes. However, domestic production increased by 4.2% that year, aided by expanded sowing area and continued state support for farm equipment.

From 2022, the market recovered, reaching 33 182 tons in 2023. The Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted global supply chains and pushed up world prices, encouraging local production. Sowing area grew in early 2022, and the absence of import duties on agricultural products helped maintain market accessibility. State policies, including price controls and digitalization of trade procedures, also shaped market conditions during this period.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Azerbaijan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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, 2018-2025
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 seeds in Azerbaijan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of sunflower seeds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sunflower seeds, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2021, Azerbaijan produced 25 216 tons of sunflower seeds, marking a 5.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 33 726 tons, which represented a 43.0% increase from the previous year. However, in 2020, production saw its largest decline, dropping by 29.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.0%	(29.0%)	5.3%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sunflower seeds from Azerbaijan

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Azerbaijan exported 24 tons of sunflower seeds, a sharp decline of 96.0% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 98.1%, which translates to an annualized reduction rate of 73.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.0%)	n/a	n/a	(73.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Georgia was the dominant destination for Azerbaijan's sunflower seed exports in kind, accounting for 96.8% of the total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Azerbaijan's sunflower seed exports totaled 16 thousand US dollars, a significant drop of 98.0% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 99%, with an annualized decrease of 78.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.0%)	n/a	n/a	(78.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Georgia consistently served as the primary market for Azerbaijan's sunflower seed exports in value terms, absorbing 98.2% of the total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sunflower seeds to Azerbaijan

Imports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Azerbaijan's sunflower seed imports declined in 2021. The country imported 6 305 tons, down by 35.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 7%, with an annualized rate of decline of 2.4%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2020 at 9 813 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 44.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	44.4%	(35.7%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey were the main sources for Azerbaijan's sunflower seed imports in kind. Russia accounted for 56.3% of imports, Ukraine for 19.8%, and Turkey for 15.5%, together making up 91.6% of the total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The highest import value was recorded in 2020, while the lowest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.1 times. In 2021, Azerbaijan's sunflower seed imports amounted to 7 437 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 12.7% from the previous year. The maximum value was in 2020 at 8 520 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 72.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.3%	72.4%	(12.7%)	22.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Turkey, and China were consistently the main sources for Azerbaijan's sunflower seed imports in value terms. Russia held a 39.9% share, Turkey 31.2%, and China 15.0%, collectively accounting for 86.1% of the total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io