Africa: Sunflower Seed Market 2024

Sunflower Seed Market Size in Africa

The African sunflower seed market expanded to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sunflower Seed Production in Africa

In value terms, sunflower seed production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Tanzania (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Uganda (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Sudan, Zambia and South Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Zambia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sunflower seed yield expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of sunflower seed production in Africa contracted modestly to X ha, with a decrease of X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Sunflower Seed Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of sunflower seed increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports posted a tangible expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sunflower seed exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a temperate increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Malawi (X tons) represented the main exporter of sunflower seed, making up X% of total exports. Botswana (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%), Mozambique (X%), Tanzania (X%) and South Africa (X%). Uganda (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sunflower seed exports from Malawi stood at X%. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), Egypt (X%), South Africa (X%), Uganda (X%) and Tanzania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mozambique emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Botswana (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (X p.p.), Malawi (X p.p.) and Mozambique (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Botswana saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sunflower seed supplying countries in Africa were Malawi ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Botswana, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sunflower Seed Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of sunflower seed decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sunflower seed imports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt was the major importer of sunflower seed in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Algeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%), Morocco (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Libya (X%).

Imports into Egypt decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (X%), Algeria (X%) and Libya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, South Africa (X%) and Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Algeria (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.) and Libya (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Morocco and Egypt saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sunflower seed in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sunflower seed import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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