EU cut sunseed processing to a 9-year minimum

million tonnes, 2% lower than the previous year. Although soybean and rapeseed processing showed a slight increase (to 3.5 and 6.62 million tonnes, respectively), this increase was completely offset by the collapse of the sunflower market. Sunflower processing volumes for these months fell to 1.74 million tonnes, down from 2.02 million tonnes the previous year. This is due to depleted stocks from last season and a significant delay in harvesting the new crop. In 2024/25, sunflower seed processing volumes fell to 7.47 million tonnes, down from 9.32 million tonnes in the previous season. This is the lowest figure in nine years. The largest declines occurred in key agricultural countries: Bulgaria, Romania, France, Hungary, and the Netherlands. Amid sunflower seeds problems, soybeans have significantly strengthened their position. In 2024/25, soybean processing in the European Union increased by 7%, reaching 15.5 million tonnes. Soybean meal production has significantly increased, ...