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Can Malawi develop a domestic sunflower value chain?

This policy briefing seeks to explore the potential for developing a domestic sunflower value chain (VC) in Malawi. It examines the different but interconnected roles that various stages of the VC play in driving the sunflower industry as a whole in Malawi, highlighting current bottlenecks and positive developments.

How much sunflower does Malawi produce a year?

Despite the increased demand of sunflower at local and international markets, the national production levels are still less inspiring. Available statistics show that the Malawi¡¯s processor annual demand for sunflower seed hovers around 30-40,000 metric tonnes (mT). But the country only manages to produce an average of 11,000 mT per year.

What is the sunflower trade balance in Malawi?

The sunflower trade balance is -$2,894,000 in Malawi, with other edible oils also showing negative balances,13 reflecting a net overall deficit of edible oil production domestically. Foreign exchange is limited in the country, which has driven processors to seek sunflower from local producers.

Where do sunflower seeds come from in Malawi?

At the same year, Sunflower Seeds was the 943rd most imported product in Malawi. Malawi imports Sunflower Seeds primarily from: South Africa ($1.15k) and India ($33). The fastest growing import markets in Sunflower Seeds for Malawi between 2020 and 2021 were South Africa ($180) and India ($33).