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Sunflower Meal Market Revenue Outlook: What CAGR Is Expected Through 2030?
The sunflower meal market size has demonstrated robust growth in recent years. This market is expected to expand from $6.89 billion in 2025 to $7.38 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. Historically, this growth can be attributed to the expansion of sunflower oil processing, rising livestock feed demand, the availability of sunflower seed byproducts, increased use of alternative protein meals, and the growth of regional feed production.
The sunflower meal market is projected to experience substantial growth in the coming years. It is anticipated to expand to $9.68 billion by 2030, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. This growth during the forecast period is primarily driven by an increasing preference for diversified protein sources, a rising demand for sustainable feed ingredients, the expansion of poultry and ruminant farming, a greater focus on cost-effective feed formulations, and the growth in organic livestock production. Prominent trends expected in this period include the increasing use of sunflower meal as an alternative to soy feed, a growing demand for high-protein livestock nutrition, the expanding adoption of decorticated sunflower meal, the broader availability of organic and non-GMO feed ingredients, and an enhanced emphasis on optimizing feed costs.
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#Sunflower Meal Market Growth Factors: Which Forces Are Supporting Market Expansion?
The future expansion of the sunflower meal market is expected to be propelled by the increasing need for animal feed. Animal feeds are specially formulated food products designed to fulfill the nutritional requirements of livestock, poultry, and other domesticated animals, thereby supporting their growth, health, and overall productivity. The escalating global intake of meat, dairy items, and eggs, along with a rise in livestock farming and the necessity for greater efficiency in animal agriculture, are driving the demand for these feeds. Sunflower meal is incorporated into animal feed, offering a high-protein, fiber-rich source of vital nutrients that contribute to animal development and well-being. For instance, in July 2024, data from the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based ministerial department, indicated that the total volume of animal feed grew by 5.9% from 29.3 million metric tons in 2022 to 31.1 million metric tons in 2023, largely due to a 24% increase in inter/intra farm sales. Consequently, the rising demand for animal feed is a significant driver behind the growth of the sunflower meal market.
Sunflower Meal Market Segmentation And Category Breakdown
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
Sunflower Meal Market Industry Trends: What Changes Are Reshaping Demand?
Leading companies in the sunflower meal market are increasingly adopting a strategic partnership approach to bolster food security. These alliances involve entities leveraging each other’s strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and collective success. For example, 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 partnership is set to construct a new, energy-efficient multi-oilseed crushing plant in the City Economic Zone of Narayanganj District, Bangladesh, replacing an older, less efficient facility. The forthcoming plant is expected to conserve 1.3 million cubic meters of water, decrease fuel consumption by 1,000 tons, reduce 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 for soybean seed crushing. It will also be capable of processing various oilseeds, such as soybean, canola, and sunflower, thereby enhancing resilience to crop failures or price fluctuations. Moreover, the new technology will improve the quality of oilseeds and oilseed cakes, which are protein-rich and utilized for animal feed.
Sunflower Meal Market Competitive Analysis Of Major Industry Participants
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 Analysis And Leading Geography
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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