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In Ukraine, sunflower growth regulation is a relatively new technological solution. But it is gradually becoming widespread in different regions.

The sharp drop in oil prices has increased pressure on vegetable oil quotes, which may soon reduce sunflower oil prices in Ukraine.

By the end of the season, Russia's share in the global sunflower oil trade may grow to 42% against 38% in 2023/24, said Ilya Ilyushin, head of the federal center "Agroexport", during the Oil and Fat Conference. Russia ranks second in the world in terms of sunflower oil exports, this is the main export product of the oil and fat industry: it accounts for 74% of all vegetable oil supplies. In 2024, 5.9 million tons were shipped to foreign markets, with India and China being the main buyers. This year, sunflower oil supplies may decrease slightly - to 5.6 million tons, Ilyushin estimated. In general, vegetable oil exports from Russia this year, according to him, may amount to 7.9 million tons against 8 million tons in 2024 - a slight decrease will be due to logistical factors. "We also occupy a significant share in the sunflower meal market - more than a quarter of the total volume," Ilyushin noted. — The main buyers are Turkey and Belarus." Russia's share in the global trade in ...