According to estimates of analysts of Oil World, the import of sunflower seeds in the EU by the end of 2015/16 (August-July) may be almost doubled, amounting to 551 thousand tonnes compared to 262 thousand tons a season earlier.

It is expected that the growth of this indicator will occur primarily due to a significant increase in shipments from Argentina - 225 (17) thousand tons. This trend is due to a significant increase in imports of sunflower seeds Argentina in the current season due to cancellation of export duties and the devaluation of the Argentine peso.

Also to increase supply of oilseeds in the EU of Moldova - up to 130 (120) thousand tons, Ukraine - 50 (34) thousand tons, Russia - up to 50 (5) thousand tonnes and Serbia - up to 20 (2) thousand tonnes.