• russia sharply cut refined sunflower oil production in Lesotho
  • russia sharply cut refined sunflower oil production in Lesotho
  • russia sharply cut refined sunflower oil production in Lesotho
  • russia sharply cut refined sunflower oil production in Lesotho
  • Why did Russia increase sunflower oil production?
  • In April, Russia increased Sunflower Oil production to a record 738 thousand tons due to high external demand amid difficulties in supplying Ukrainian goods to the world market. However, Russia exported 2.1 million tons of vegetable oil in the H1 of 2022. This figure is 13% lower than the supply volumes of the same period in 2021.
  • Will Russia's entry to WTO affect the export of sunflower seeds?
  • Growing sunflower and other oil crops was the most profitable segment of agriculture in recent years. However, export of sunflower seeds today is insignificant due to the high export tariff. During the next few years, the export tariff is expected to decline because of Russia's entry to WTO. This can have a positive influence on industry development.
  • Will Russia's sunflower harvest be better than last year's?
  • This year’s Sunflower harvest is expected to be better than last year’s. According to forecasts, this will allow Russian processors to produce 5.6-5.8 million tons of Sunflower Oil. But, Sunflower Oil exports are expected to fall by 0.5 million tons, despite the last year’s record harvest of this crop.
  • Who makes sunflower seed oil in Russia?
  • In Russia, MEZ Yug Rusi is the largest manufacturer of sunflower seed oil, accounting for approximately 30% of domestic production volume. Its production facilities are located in the Central and Southern Federal Districts. All major manufacturers in Russia are Russian companies, except for Bunge CIS, which is a Russian branch of a transnational company.
  • Are Russian sunflowers more productive than Russian varieties?
  • In sunflower production, new high-yielding Russian varieties with high oil content (VNIMK 8931, Peredovik, Smena, Luč, Zarja) were used. Domestic Russian varieties Novosadski 20 and Novosadski 61, created in 1976, were more productive than the Russian sunflower varieties.
  • Why are sunflower seed exports declining in Ukraine?
  • Sunflower seed exports in Ukraine have been declining due to higher demand from the domestic crushing industry. However, exports could also rise due to expected higher demand from the global market. Ukraine had an export duty of 23% for seeds from 1999 to 2001 and of 17% from 2002 to 2007.