Global Sunflower Seeds Market Size Likely to Surpass at a CAGR of 2.14% By 2034

Sunflower Seeds Market Size 

Global Sunflower Seeds Market size was valued at USD 29.27 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 35.98 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 2.14% during the forecast period 2025 – 2034.

Sunflower Seeds Market Overview

The sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower plant which is the most consumed and healthy seed on mass scale mainly in EU countries. These are in form of edible oils prepared for use from sunflower seeds which are utilized in food products.

Globally sunflower seeds are in different food products including bacon ranch flavor, dill pickle flavor, salt and pepper flavor, salty-sweet kettle roast flavor, fresh cracked pepper kettle roast flavor, etc. The seeds have a substantially higher nutritional value, providing body the equivalent of omega–6 fatty acids.

The seeds are high in fiber and used as fodder for cows and livestock. Furthermore, the sunflower seeds on the snack industry have made speedy aspects a fast substitute for the quick meals that may be equipped to devour. The global sunflower seeds market is expected to witness a rise in the market during the forecast period.

Antioxidant vitamin E Sunflower seeds liberate the body from pernicious radicals that damage the cells. Thus, Vitamin E has a more substantial effect in reducing asthma, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by shields the cellular and molecular elements. It also helps lower the risk for colon cancer and the severity of complication in diabetes (free radical-mediated damage).

Sunflower seeds are rich in magnesium. Helps to reduce asthma, lowers high blood pressure, and prevents migraine headaches as well as reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. The expanding demand for ready-to-consumer meals along with comfort foods are the market drivers for the increase in sunflower seeds market share.

Furthermore, increasing openings in the snacks industry and the growing number of supermarkets and retail stores are ensuring and accelerating the demand for multiple different flavors of sunflower seeds across the world.

Based on Application Market is segmented by Edible Oil, Snacks, Confectionery and Bakery Products. Based on end-use, Edible Oil segment is expected to dominate the sunflower seeds market during the forecast period due this segment attributed to strong global demand of sunflower oil for cooking and food processing.

Being light in texture and having the highest smoke point, sunflower oil is the most commonly used cooking oil in households, restaurants and the packaged food industry owing to its health benefits as well. As due to its high content of unsaturated fat and vitamin E, it has become a healthy substitute for palm oil and soybean oil and is favored by health-conscious consumers.

Russia, Ukraine, and Argentina are some of the biggest sunflower oil producers, providing more than 50% of the global sunflower oil market. These regions are known for large-scale oilseed sunflower cultivation, providing a constant source of raw materials for oil extraction.

Sunflower oil has a particularly high demand in Europe, India, and China, where it is consumed regularly as an everyday cooking staple. For example, sunflower oil has shot to prominence in India, as it is hailed as a heart-friendly oil, and the Indian authorities were ordering large consignments from Ukraine and Russia.

The Sunflower Seeds system market is segmented across Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa.

The high growth potential of sunflower seeds in edible sunflower oil along with healthy snacks and bakery applications is driving market growth in the Asia Pacific region. The region is not a world-leading producer (that is Europe), but it is home to significant markets for sunflower-products (particularly India, China, and Australia).

In recent times, rising health consciousness of the consumers and increasing demand for low cholesterol and trans-fat-free oils have propelled the sunflower oil industry in this region. In particular, Ukraine and Russia supply a significant amount of sunflower oil to India, which is one of the largest importers of it. Indian authorities have recently implemented steps to boost local oilseed production to lessen dependency on imports.

Besides edible oil, sunflower seeds are finding a place in the snack and confectionery sectors. Flavoured sunflower seeds, being handy, nutritious, and protein-rich, are gaining popularity in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea. Chinese marketers like Three Squirrels and Bestore Co. Ltd. are pioneering flavor innovation to address shifting consumer trends.

The expansion of supermarkets and e-commerce platforms has increased the same, and the growing influence of Western dietary trends has further driven the growth of packaged sunflower seed products in the region. Also, Australia and Southeast Asian countries are increasing their areas for sunflowers to meet growing domestic and export demand.

Oilseed farming is increasingly being promoted by governments in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam as part of broader agricultural diversification strategies. Food patterns are constantly changing, and infrastructure for oil extraction and food processing will improve, particularly during the forecast horizon, making the Asia Pacific region one of the most promising greenhouse seed markets in the upcoming years.

Report Scope

CMI has comprehensively analyzed the Global Sunflower Seeds market. The driving forces, restraints, challenges, opportunities, and key trends have been explained in depth to depict an in-depth scenario of the market. Segment-wise market size and market share during the forecast period are duly addressed to portray the probable picture of this Global Sunflower Seeds industry.

The competitive landscape includes key innovators, after-market service providers, market giants, and niche players. These are studied and analyzed extensively concerning their strengths, weaknesses, and value addition prospects. In addition, this report covers key player profiling, market shares, mergers and acquisitions, consequent market fragmentation, new trends, and dynamics in partnerships.

List of the prominent players in the Sunflower Seeds Market:

• Conagra Brands Inc.
• GIANT Snacks Inc.
• PepsiCo Inc.
• Chinook Seedery
• Nufarm Limited
• Kenkko Corporation
• CHS Inc.
• Martin Inc.
• American Meadows Inc.
• Blue Diamond Group Ltd.
• DuPont
• Sakata Seed America
• Nuseed
• Limagrain UK
• Mahyco Seeds
• Advanta Seeds – UPL
• KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
• Land O’Lakes Inc.
• Euralis Semences
• Corteva Agriscience
• Others

The Sunflower Seeds Market is segmented as follows:

By Product Type

• Oilseed
• Non-Oilseed

By Application

• Edible Oil
• Snacks
• Confectionery
• Bakery Products
• Others

Regional Coverage:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Europe

• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Russia
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• New Zealand
• Australia
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• Kuwait
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America