Export trade of sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds continues to grow

In recent years, the export trade of sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds has risen rapidly in the global market. These two seeds are loved by people for their rich nutritional content and diverse uses, and have become one of the important agricultural exports in many countries. According to the latest statistics, export volume has shown a continuous growth trend in recent years. First of all, sunflower seed export trade data shows that in the past five years, sunflower seed export volume has shown a steady growth trend.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, global sunflower seed exports were 500,000 tons in 2016 and will increase to about 800,000 tons by 2020. This reflects growing global demand for sunflower seeds. Especially in developed countries such as Europe and the United States, people are paying more and more attention to healthy eating. Sunflower seeds' high protein, fiber and richness in many vitamins and minerals make them an ideal snack and health food ingredient. In addition, sunflower seeds can be used to make cooking oil, animal feed and cosmetics. Their versatility also contributes to the continued growth of export trade. Although the export trade of pumpkin seeds is smaller than that of sunflower seeds, it shows a continuous growth trend. According to international trade data, global pumpkin seed exports were approximately 100,000 tons in 2016 and will increase to approximately 150,000 tons by 2020.

Pumpkin seeds are also as popular as sunflower seeds in the health food market. Pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, fatty acids and a variety of trace elements. They have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that benefit cardiovascular health, the immune system, and the digestive system. Additionally, pumpkin seeds remain an important ingredient in traditional recipes in many countries, such as fried pumpkin seeds in China and roasted pumpkin seeds in Mexico. These traditions provide greater market potential for pumpkin seeds. In addition to nutritional value, export growth of sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds is also driven by trade policies and export markets. Some exporting countries have increased their support for the production and export of these two seeds, encouraging and expanding the scale of export trade by providing tax incentives, developing emerging markets, and signing trade agreements with importing countries.

However, it is worth noting that in the face of increasing global quality standards and environmental sustainability requirements, exporting countries and manufacturers need to further strengthen quality control and production management to meet market demand while ensuring product quality. To sum up, the export trade of sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds has shown a steady growth trend in recent years. This reflects growing consumer demand for healthy, versatile foods, as well as efforts by exporting countries to diversify agricultural exports. Only by continuously improving quality and meeting market demand can the export trade of sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds continue to maintain growth momentum.