Argentina processed a record volume of sunflower seeds in 2023

Published Feb 12, 2024

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In December, oil extraction plants in Argentina processed around 218 thousand tons of sunflower seeds, marking a 6% drop from December 2022. Despite this, the total processing volume for 2023 hit a decade-high record of 3.9 million tons. In the same month, 1.9 million tons of Argentine soybeans were processed, maintaining the overall processing capacity utilization at 32%.

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In December, about 218 thousand tons of sunflower seeds were processed at Argentine oil extraction plants. This is reported by Reuters with reference to data from the industrial chamber CIARA-CEC. The industry association estimates that the figures were down from December 2022 levels by about 6% from 231,000 tons. “At the same time, the total volume of processing in 2023 reached a record for the last decade and is estimated at 3.9 million tons,” CIARA-CEC explained. The chamber also highlighted that 1.9 million tons of ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult