Import market for Sunflower Seed in Romania (6월, 2022)

In 2021, Spain experienced a 15% increase in sunflower seed imports, totaling 285,760 tons worth over $222 million. This marks a 60% rise since 2017, though the growth rate has slightly decreased from the 80% increase from 2016 to 2020. The majority of these imports, 76%, were received from France, Bulgaria, and China. The United States and Argentina were also significant contributors. The first quarter of 2022 alone saw a 59.4% increase in imports compared to the same period in 2021, underscoring Spain's growing status as a major global consumer of sunflower seeds.