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Sunflower Meal Market Size Forecast Points To $9.68 Billion In Revenue By 2030
The sunflower meal market size has experienced strong growth over recent years. It is anticipated to expand from $6.89 billion in 2025 to $7.38 billion in 2026, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The expansion observed during the historic period stems from factors such as the growth of sunflower oil processing, increasing demand for livestock feed, the readily available sunflower seed byproducts, an uptick in the use of alternative protein meals, and the development of regional feed production.
The sunflower meal market is projected for substantial growth in the coming years, with its size expected to reach $9.68 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. This anticipated expansion is primarily attributed to a growing preference for diversified protein sources, increasing demand for sustainable feed ingredients, the expansion of poultry and ruminant farming, a heightened focus on cost-effective feed formulations, and the growth of organic livestock production. Significant trends during this forecast period include the increasing use of sunflower meal as an alternative to soy in feed, rising demand for high-protein livestock nutrition, the growing adoption of decorticated sunflower meal, the expansion of organic and non-GMO feed ingredients, and an enhanced focus on feed cost optimization.
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Sunflower Meal Market Driver Analysis: Key Factor Supporting Revenue Growth
The increasing need for animal feed is anticipated to propel the expansion of the sunflower meal market in the future. Animal feeds refer to specially prepared food items formulated to satisfy the dietary requirements of farm animals like livestock and poultry, fostering their growth, well-being, and productivity. The global rise in the consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs, coupled with an increase in livestock farming and the pursuit of greater efficiency in animal agriculture, fuels the demand for animal feeds. As an animal feed ingredient, sunflower meal offers a rich source of protein and fiber, supplying crucial nutrients that aid animal development and health. For example, data from July 2024, released by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, indicated a 5.9% rise in the total animal feed volume, escalating from 29.3 million metric tons in 2022 to 31.1 million metric tons in 2023. This increase was attributed to a 24% surge in sales between and within farms. Consequently, the expanding requirement for animal feed is a primary impetus behind the growth of the sunflower meal market.
Sunflower Meal Market Segmentation Framework: Major Segments At A Glance
The sunflower meal market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Products: Sunflower Meal Pellets, Sunflower Meal Powder, Sunflower Meal Cakes
2) By Source: Decorticated Sunflower Seeds, Whole Sunflower Seeds
3) By Applications: Ruminants, Swine, Poultry, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Sunflower Meal Pellets: Standard Sunflower Meal Pellets, Organic Sunflower Meal Pellets, High-Protein Sunflower Meal Pellets
2) By Sunflower Meal Powder: Conventional Sunflower Meal Powder, Organic Sunflower Meal Powder, Non-GMO Sunflower Meal Powder
3) By Sunflower Meal Cakes: Pressed Sunflower Meal Cakes, Expeller-Pressed Sunflower Meal Cakes, De-oiled Sunflower Meal Cakes
Latest Sunflower Meal Market Developments And Emerging Trends
Major companies operating in the sunflower meal market are increasingly adopting a strategic partnership approach to bolster food security. These strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other’s strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For instance, in May 2024, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a financial institution based in the Philippines, collaborated with Rupshi Seed Crushing Limited, a Bangladesh-based manufacturer of sunflower meal. This alliance is set to establish a new, energy-efficient multi-oilseed crushing plant in the City Economic Zone of Narayanganj District, Bangladesh, replacing an outdated and less efficient facility. The new plant is expected to save 1.3 million cubic meters of water, reduce fuel consumption by 1,000 tons, lower energy costs by 9 kilowatt-hours per ton, and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 1,723 tons annually, all while maintaining a daily production capacity of 3,000 metric tons of soybean seed crushing. It will also be capable of processing various oilseeds, including soybean, canola, and sunflower, thereby improving resilience to crop failures or price fluctuations. The advanced technology implemented will additionally enhance the quality of oilseeds and protein-rich oilseed cakes, which are used as animal feed.
Which Companies Are Shaping The Sunflower Meal Market?
Major companies operating in the sunflower meal market are Glencore Agriculture Limited, Cargill Incorporated, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Wilmar International Limited, Louis Dreyfus Company B.V., Tereos Group, GrainCorp Limited, Kernel Holding S.A., Aston Corporation, Zenith Eclipse Company, COFCO Corporation, Sodrugestvo Group S.A., VIOIL Holding S.A., Volza S.A., Agrex Inc., Sunrise Foods International Limited, CMS Industries Inc., Allseeds Group, Olam International Limited, Prorich Agro Private Limited, Sunkraft Agro LLP, Optimus Agro Limited
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Sunflower Meal Market Regional Distribution: Where Is Revenue Concentrated?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the sunflower meal market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sunflower meal market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
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