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U.S. Confection Exports
The U.S. continues to be the dominant supplier of confection sunflower in-shell and kernel worldwide. Recognized as having the highest quality, U.S. processors of confection sunflower have developed technology that currently surpasses any other supplier in both volume capacity and quality control standards. Several of the domestic processing plants have gone through major renovations. Some have added processing facilities to provide specific consumer requirements such as roasting and flavoring.
The quality control of confection sunflower in the U.S. starts on the farm. Confection sunflower planting in the U.S. is largely done on a contract basis. This contracting functions as a control for quantity and quality. Growers have learned to produce a better quality product through good management practices. The pattern is to generate a higher value product through quality production and processing and to give the consumer a broad choice of raw, semi-processed and fully processed products.
Spain, Mexico, Turkey and Canada are the most prominent customers for U.S. confection sunflower products. Spain is the largest market for confection sunflower, importing both confection sunflower in-shell for traditional snack food and sunflower kernel. Sunflower kernel in Spain is sold roasted and salted as a snack, raw for home use and as an ingredient in food products including bread and confectionery products. Mexico imports both confection sunflower in-shell and sunflower kernel as well. In-shell is used as a snack and kernel as an ingredient in bakery and snack products. Turkey first emerged as a major importer of U.S. confection sunflower seeds in 1995. Confection sunflower seed is a traditional and popular snack in Turkey and the surrounding region. Sunflower kernel is used in Canada as a food ingredient and for snack foods.
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U.S. Confection Exports Tables
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U.S. Confection Sunflower Exports
Top Ten Markets from 2011/12 and Comparison to 2009/10, 2010/11
October 1 - September 30 |
Country |
2009/10 |
2010/11 |
2011/12 |
Country Share of U.S. Exports 2011/12* |
Current Year 10/12 to 03/13 |
| Canada |
3,209 |
4,821 |
5,595 |
33% |
1,928 |
| Spain |
1,102 |
3,939 |
2,068 |
12% |
959 |
| United Kingdom |
4,291 |
5,534 |
1,595 |
10% |
231 |
| Mexico |
1,148 |
1,144 |
1,346 |
8% |
405 |
| Germany |
9,150 |
8,205 |
952 |
6% |
145 |
| Israel |
1,868 |
670 |
857 |
5% |
350 |
| Korea |
944 |
1,082 |
805 |
5% |
406 |
| Japan |
323 |
258 |
470 |
3% |
68 |
| Romania |
1,279 |
348 |
458 |
3% |
154 |
| Egypt |
0 |
100 |
420 |
3% |
81 |
| Other |
9,368 |
8,030 |
2,199 |
13% |
1,244 |
| TOTAL |
32,682 |
34,131 |
16,765 |
100% |
5,971 |
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U.S. Confection Sunflower Exports
Top Ten Markets from 2011/12 and Comparison to 2009/10, 2010/11
October 1 - September 30 |
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Country |
2009/10 |
2010/11 |
2011/12 |
Country Share of U.S. Exports 2011/12 |
Current Year 10/12 to 03/13 |
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Spain |
24,023 |
23,918 |
18,161 |
35% |
8,791 |
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Mexico |
7,693 |
8,735 |
6,732 |
13% |
2,886 |
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Turkey |
20,294 |
10,598 |
5,788 |
16% |
9,753 |
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Jordan |
2,890 |
3,714 |
4,685 |
5% |
3,101 |
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Romania |
6,600 |
5,755 |
3,627 |
9% |
725 |
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Egypt |
5,541 |
2,228 |
2,361 |
3% |
1,699 |
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Israel |
1,659 |
2,336 |
2,090 |
3% |
1,066 |
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Greece |
1,796 |
1,557 |
1,437 |
2% |
578 |
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United Arab Emirates |
942 |
863 |
1,212 |
1% |
672 |
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Morocco |
502 |
1,121 |
714 |
2% |
753 |
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Other |
4,515 |
6,714 |
4,866 |
10% |
6,010 |
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TOTAL |
76,455 |
67,539 |
51,673 |
100% |
36,034 |
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