sunflower seeds edible oil production plant in germany

   
sunflower seeds edible oil production plant in germany
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • sunflower seeds edible oil production plant in germany
Which EU countries export sunflower seeds?

Bulgaria is currently the leading EU exporter of sunflower products including seeds, kernels, chips and oil to third markets, representing 43% of total EU exports of sunflower products to non-EU countries.

Where can organic sunflower seed suppliers find opportunities in Germany?

Since the demand for sunflower seeds in Germany is driven by these 2 sectors, organic sunflower seed suppliers can find interesting opportunities on the German market. Suppliers such as Agrofirma POLE, a Ukrainian supplier of sunflower seeds, have been expanding their market reach to Europe in the past 15 years.

What are sunflower seeds used for?

Sunflower seeds are used for direct edible consumption as well as the crushing of the seeds to extract oil. Sunflower oil is used as a food ingredient for frying, cooking, in salad dressings and as an ingredient in products such as margarines, due to its light colour and mild flavour.

How much sunflower oil is produced in Europe?

Total production of sunflower oil in Europe amounted to 3.3 million tonnes in 2014. In the period 2010-2014, sunflower oil production recorded an annual average growth of +6.0%. The two largest producers of sunflower oil in Europe are Hungary and France, both accounting for 18% of total production.