Afghanistan: Sunflower Seed Market 2020

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the sunflower seed market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sunflower seed consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Afghanistan sunflower seed consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sunflower Seed Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, sunflower seed production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sunflower seed production continues to indicate an abrupt deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sunflower seed production attained its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of sunflower seed in Afghanistan totaled X ton per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when yield increased by X% against the previous year. The global sunflower seed yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

Sunflower seed harvested area in Afghanistan stood at X ha in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the sunflower seed harvested area continues to indicate a drastic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The global sunflower seed harvested area peaked at X ha in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, the exports of sunflower seed from Afghanistan stood at X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, sunflower seed exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sunflower seed exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports totaled $X in 2018. In general, sunflower seed exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sunflower seed exports attained their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Romania (X tons) was the main exporter of sunflower seed, mixing up X% of total exports. Bulgaria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Moldova (X tons), China (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Slovakia (X tons), Serbia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) occupied a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Romania increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+X%), Serbia (+X%), Moldova (+X%), China (+X%), Bulgaria (+X%), Slovakia (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%) and Argentina (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, Hungary (-X%), France (-X%) and the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, China, Kazakhstan, Serbia and Slovakia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while France (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sunflower seed markets from Afghanistan were Romania ($X), China ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the U.S., Hungary, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Serbia, Argentina, the Netherlands and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the sunflower seed export price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the sunflower seed export price, however, continues to indicate conspicuous growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for sunflower seed reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for sunflower seed remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the amount of sunflower seed imported into Afghanistan totaled X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, sunflower seed imports continue to indicate outstanding growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sunflower seed imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, sunflower seed imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The imports of the twelve major importers of sunflower seed, namely the Netherlands, Turkey, Spain, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Romania, Portugal, Italy, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Uzbekistan, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bulgaria, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sunflower seed importing markets into Afghanistan were Turkey ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania, Spain, France, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Afghanistan experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The sunflower seed import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, sunflower seed import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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