Sunflower seed Meal Market Outlook
The global Sunflower seed Meal market is expected to register a growth rate of 6.3% during the forecast period from $7.8 Billion in 2024 to $12.7 Billion in 2032. The Sunflower seed Meal market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Sunflower seed Meal segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type(Whole Kernel, Half Kernel), Application (Feed, Fertilizer, Others), Processing (Dehulling, Mechanical, Solvent extraction), Source (Decorticated sunflower seeds, Whole sunflower seeds). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Sunflower seed Meal markets.
Sunflower seed Meal Market Insights, 2025
The sunflower seed meal market is growing due to increased demand for high-protein, sustainable feed ingredients in the livestock and poultry sectors. As a by-product of sunflower oil extraction, sunflower seed meal offers an excellent alternative to soybean meal, favored for its balanced amino acid profile and lower allergenic potential. The global shift toward sustainable agriculture and circular economy practices encourages the use of oilseed by-products, enhancing resource efficiency. Expanding meat consumption, particularly in Asia and Latin America, drives demand for cost-effective, nutritious feed ingredients that improve animal growth performance and health. Companies such as Bunge Limited, Cargill, and Archer Daniels Midland are scaling sunflower seed meal production while focusing on quality and consistency. Furthermore, advancements in feed formulation and processing improve digestibility and nutrient availability, supporting the meal’s rising utilization in commercial feed blends and contributing to the market’s steady growth.
Five Trends that will define global Sunflower seed Meal market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million global market for Sunflower seed Meal identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Sunflower seed Meal companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.
What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Sunflower seed Meal industry?
The Sunflower seed Meal sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2030. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.
Sunflower seed Meal Market Segment Insights
The Sunflower seed Meal industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Sunflower seed Meal industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type(Whole Kernel, Half Kernel), Application (Feed, Fertilizer, Others), Processing (Dehulling, Mechanical, Solvent extraction), Source (Decorticated sunflower seeds, Whole sunflower seeds). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Sunflower seed Meal market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.
Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Sunflower seed Meal industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Sunflower seed Meal market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.
Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Sunflower seed Meal industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.
Asia Pacific Sunflower seed Meal Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.
The State of Europe Sunflower seed Meal Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Sunflower seed Meal with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Sunflower seed Meal market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.
The US Sunflower seed Meal market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Sunflower seed Meal industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Sunflower seed Meal companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Sunflower seed Meal market.
Latin American Sunflower seed Meal market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.
Middle East and Africa Sunflower seed Meal Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Sunflower seed Meal markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Sunflower seed Meal markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.
Competitive Landscape- How Sunflower seed Meal companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Standard Foods Corporation, COFCO International, Sanxing Group Co., Ltd., China National Cereals, Oils, and Foodstuffs Corporation, Xinjiang Longda Seeds Corporation, Lam Soon Edible Oils, Delta Wilmar Ukraine LLC, Melitopol Oil Extraction Plant LLC.
Sunflower seed Meal Market Scope
Leading Segments
By Type
Whole Kernel
Half Kernel
By Application
Feed
Fertilizer
Others
By Processing
Dehulling
Mechanical
Solvent extraction
By Source
Decorticated sunflower seeds
Whole sunflower seeds
Leading Companies
Standard Foods Corporation
COFCO International
Sanxing Group Co., Ltd.
China National Cereals, Oils, and Foodstuffs Corporation
Xinjiang Longda Seeds Corporation
Lam Soon Edible Oils
Delta Wilmar Ukraine LLC
Melitopol Oil Extraction Plant LLC
Geographies
North America- US, Canada, Mexico
Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Nordics, BeNeLux, Others
Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, South East Asia, Others
Latin America- Brazil, Argentina, Others
Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Other Middle East, South Africa, Other Africa
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