Sunflower Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Sunflower Market Report is Segmented by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East, and Africa). The Report Includes Production (volume), Consumption (value and Volume), Import (value and Volume), Export (value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis of the Top Sunflower Markets Across the World. The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts in Volume in Metric Tons and Value in USD for all the Above Segments.

Sunflower Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Sunflower Market Size

Sunflower Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Market Size (2025) USD 41.81 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 48.49 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.01 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Europe

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Sunflower Market Analysis

The Sunflower Market size is estimated at USD 41.81 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 48.49 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.01% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The sunflower market is propelled by its applications in the food and cosmetic industries. Sunflower oil, extracted from seeds, is widely used in food production and cosmetics manufacturing. Additionally, sunflowers are in high demand for decorative purposes. The combined usage of sunflowers as oil, seeds, and flowers contributes significantly to market growth.

Europe dominates the global sunflower market, primarily due to the increasing demand for sunflower oil in the region. Consumption of sunflower oil is rising, largely attributed to growing health consciousness among consumers. As people become more aware of the health impacts of modern lifestyles, there is a preference for lighter edible oils. Consequently, sunflower oil's share in total edible oil consumption is increasing annually. According to USDA data, global sunflower oil consumption reached 20.52 million metric tons in 2023, up from 17.88 million metric tons in 2022.

Furthermore, countries are implementing major initiatives to increase sunflower production to meet global demand. For instance, in June 2022, the Tanzanian President directed officials in the northwestern Kagera region to allocate between 70,000 and 100,000 hectares of land for large-scale sunflower cultivation to address the country's edible oil shortage. Russia and Ukraine are leading producers, accounting for more than 50% of global sunflower seed production, according to FAO. This production dominance also enables these countries to maintain their position as leading sunflower exporters in the global supply chain. Turkey, the Netherlands, and Hungary were the major importers of sunflower seeds in 2023, importing 745.9, 648.4, and 357.5 thousand metric tons respectively, as per ITC Trade Map data.

Additionally, companies are focusing on expanding their sunflower seed product offerings. In January 2022, Cargill introduced ExtraVeganZa, a vegan chocolate bar using plant-based ingredients including sunflower kernel powder, rice syrup, and organic rice syrup. Sunflower kernel powder enhances the creaminess and provides a smooth melt-in-mouth experience in chocolate recipes. This focus on product innovation by companies in the sunflower market is expected to support market growth in the forecast period.

Sunflower Market News

  • August 2024: Bunge India Private Limited (Bunge India), an edible oils company, expanded its home-grown refined sunflower oil brand, Fiona, into the state of Telangana. This expansion marks a significant step for the company to further strengthen its presence in the Indian sunflower oil market.
  • May 2024: SUNFLY, an Estonia-based sunflower seed butter producer, expanded its operations to the United Kingdom. The company introduced two varieties of sunflower seed butter in this new market: natural and chocolate flavored.

Sunflower Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increasing Demand for Edible Oils
    • 4.2.2 Technological Advancement in Cultivation and Processing
    • 4.2.3 Government Support and Initiatives
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Volatility in Sunflower Seed Prices
    • 4.3.2 Impact of Climate Change on Crop Yield
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Value and Volume, Import Analysis by Value and Volume, Export Analysis by Value, and Volume and Price Trend Analysis)
    • 5.1.1 North America
    • 5.1.1.1 United States
    • 5.1.1.2 Canada
    • 5.1.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.1.2 Europe
    • 5.1.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.1.2.2 Germany
    • 5.1.2.3 Ukraine
    • 5.1.2.4 Russia
    • 5.1.2.5 Spain
    • 5.1.2.6 France
    • 5.1.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.1.3.1 China
    • 5.1.3.2 India
    • 5.1.3.3 Australia
    • 5.1.3.4 Japan
    • 5.1.4 South America
    • 5.1.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.1.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.1.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.1.5.1 Egypt
    • 5.1.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.1.5.3 Saudi Arabia

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Sunflower Industry Segmentation

A sunflower is a tall plant with large yellow flowers whose seeds are used for consumption or oil-making. The sunflower market is segmented by geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East, and Africa). The report includes production (volume), consumption (value and volume), import (value and volume), export (value and volume), and price trend analysis of the top sunflower markets across the world. The report offers the market size and forecasts in volume in metric tons and value in USD for all the above segments.

Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Value and Volume, Import Analysis by Value and Volume, Export Analysis by Value, and Volume and Price Trend Analysis) North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
Ukraine
Russia
Spain
France
Asia-Pacific China
India
Australia
Japan
South America Brazil
Argentina
Middle-East and Africa Egypt
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
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Sunflower Market Research FAQs

How big is the Sunflower Market?

The Sunflower Market size is expected to reach USD 41.81 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.01% to reach USD 48.49 billion by 2030.

What is the current Sunflower Market size?

In 2025, the Sunflower Market size is expected to reach USD 41.81 billion.

Which is the fastest growing region in Sunflower Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Sunflower Market?

In 2025, the Europe accounts for the largest market share in Sunflower Market.

What years does this Sunflower Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Sunflower Market size was estimated at USD 40.55 billion. The report covers the Sunflower Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Sunflower Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Sunflower Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 Sunflower market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Sunflower analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.