Exports of sunflower seeds from Argentina have skyrocketed. The commodity is flooding Europe.

From January to the end of March 2026, Argentina exported 620 thousand tons of sunflower seeds, compared to 11 thousand tons in the previous year, with March being a record month. The largest shipments went to the EU and Turkey, including Bulgaria, Romania, Portugal, and France, and some shipments were redirected from Turkey to Romania. The export of sunflower oil and meal is also growing, and harvest forecasts speak of over 6.5 million tons of sunflowers with efficiently conducted harvests. According to Oil World data, Argentina has increased its sunflower exports by over 50 times. From January to the end of March 2026, it sent 620 thousand tons of seeds abroad, while in the same period of the previous year, it was only 11 thousand tons. March was particularly record-breaking, with sunflower exports reaching 202 thousand tons. EU the largest recipient The current season is characterized not only by the dizzying pace of sunflower sales but also by changes in the export ...