As of November 2, 2020, 795.7 thousand tons of sunflower seeds have been confirmed safe and quality compliant for export to several countries, including Bulgaria, Germany, and Italy. The Rostov Region has harvested 845 thousand hectares of oilseeds, yielding a gross harvest of 1.42 million tons, with sunflower seeds making up the majority. Sunflower is valued for its versatility, being used as an ornamental plant, in medicine, and as an industrial raw material. Each part of the plant has a variety of uses, including feed for livestock, paper production, oil production, and poultry feed. The plant's bright petals are also a source of natural yellow color.