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  • Which countries export sunflower oil?
  • Sunflower oil world trade has been stable in the last five campaigns. However, Argentina is still holding a leading position. The volume traded in 2003 reached 3.4 million tons for US$ 1,583 million. Argentina (30%), Ukraine (27%) and The Netherlands (10%) are the main exporters.
  • Will sunflower oil revive the sunflower oil industry in Argentina?
  • In Argentina, sunflowers are sown from north to south, as soil temperatures increase. Though Palm Oil holds the larger market share in Europe which is experiencing weak demand due to the poor standard of production, could revive the Sunflower Oil industry in Argentina in the near future.
  • Why is sunflower oil important in Argentina?
  • In Argentina, sunflower oil is the second oil in importance after soy’s due to its volume of production and food consumption within the internal market. In 2004 the internal consumption reached 326 thousand tons, with a per capita consumption of 8.8 kg/inh./year.
  • Which country produces the most sunflower oil in the world?
  • Sunflower oil is the fourth most important production worldwide after soy, palm and colza oils. Argentina, Russia and Ukraine are also the main producers of sunflower oil. Sunflower oil world trade has been stable in the last five campaigns. However, Argentina is still holding a leading position.
  • What is sunflower oil used for?
  • Sunflower is mainly used for oil elaboration. A production of 8.8 million tons is estimated for the 2004/2005 campaign. Sunflower oil is the fourth most important production worldwide after soy, palm and colza oils. Argentina, Russia and Ukraine are also the main producers of sunflower oil.
  • Does Argentine produce sunflower oil?
  • Sunflower exports include oil – raw and refined – pellets and seeds, to a lesser extent. The sunflower oil market is affected by numerous restrictions such as quotas and high rates imposed by importing countries. Despite this complex scenario, the Argentine production reaches an important number of countries.