EU expects smallest sunflower seed crop in 9 years

Published 2024년 11월 11일

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In 2024, the EU is expected to see a significant decrease in sunflower seed yields, with an estimated production of 8.1 million tons, marking a 17% drop from 2023 and the lowest yield since 2015. This is despite a 4% increase in planted area. The decrease in yields is largely due to unfavorable weather conditions across Europe, with Romania being the largest producer. Other countries like Germany, France, and Turkey are also experiencing challenges, leading to reduced harvest projections.

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Unfavorable weather conditions have significantly affected sunflower seed yields in the EU in 2024. Despite an increase in planted area, gross harvest volumes have decreased significantly compared to previous years. The EU Commission estimates that the EU will produce around 8.1 million tons of sunflower seeds in 2024, 17% less than in 2023. This is the lowest yield since 2015. A 4% increase in planted area to 4.9 million hectares could not compensate for the decline in yields, which fell by an average of 20% to 16.7 c/ha. The reason for such a low harvest in the last 12 years was climatic anomalies during the growing season. Romania remains the most important sunflower producing region in the EU-27 with a record 1.3 million hectares under cultivation. However, the total harvest of 1.2 million tons is far from last year’s result of 2.0 million tons. According to a study by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (mbH), Germany’s 2024 seed yields fell for the second year in a row. ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult