Bulgarian exports of sunflower meal have decreased by 25% this season compared to the previous one, totaling over 0.38 Mt. This is 80 Kt more than the average for the same period over the past five years. China has been the main importer, with a total of 0.33Mt, followed by Algeria, a first-time buyer in these statistics. However, the season's export goal of over 0.6 Mt might not be met due to processors struggling to obtain enough sunflowers at competitive prices, currently held by traders and large farmers.