industrial sunflower seeds production line in durban

   
industrial sunflower seeds production line in durban
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • industrial sunflower seeds production line in durban
Are sunflower seeds suitable for South African climatic conditions?

Sunflower seed production is very suitable for South African climatic conditions as sunflower plants are drought tolerant. The deep root system of a sunflower enables the plant to perform better than other crops during dry seasons.

Which countries export the most sunflower seeds in 2031?

By 2031, total vegetable oil consumption is expected to rise by 18%, relative to the average levels between 2019 and 2021. Exports to date amount to 164 tons, compared to the 217 tons of the 2021/22 season. Globally, Ukraine, followed by Russia and Argentina were the largest exporters of sunflower seeds during 2021/22.

How many tons of sunflower seeds are imported?

To date, 6 775 tons of sunflower and sunflower seed products have been imported compared to the 1 256 and 471 tons of the previous two seasons respectively. The 10-year import average is 28 016 tons. Of the 770 350 tons of sunflower seeds processed so far, only 1 486 tons (0.2%) was used for human consumption and 5 640 tons (0.7%) for animal feed.

Which provinces produce the most sunflower seeds?

The major sunflower-producing provinces, namely the Free State and North West, contributed 89% of the total crop. Figures provided by the CEC. During the harvesting season, a representative sample of each delivery of sunflower seed was taken according to the prescribed grading regulations at the various grain intake points.