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.
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.
Who exports sunflower oil in Buenos Aires?
The main exporting firms of sunflower oil were Cargill, Oleaginosa Moreno, Nidera, Vicentín, Molinos Río de la Plata and Oleaginosa Oeste. The six firms represent over 90% of the total volume exported. The most important shipping ports are Necochea and Bahia Blanca, in the province of Buenos Aires followed by San Lorenzo/San Martín, in Santa Fe. .
Is sunflower a good crop for agribusiness in Argentina?
Although sunflower in Argentina has been giving way to other crops, sunflower complex remains one of the leaders in agribusiness exports. Besides, the first forecasts for crop season 2021/22 show a higher optimis. During the last few years, sunflower has remained one of the main grains produced in the country.
How many oil plants are there in Buenos Aires & Santa Fe?
In our country, the provinces of Santa Fe and Buenos Aires concentrate the greatest number of oil plants. Presently, there are 47 working plants which mainly process sunflower among other oleaginous seeds.