Kernel and in-shell sunflower exports increase

Exports of confection sunflower, both kernel and in-shell, are on the rise. From October 2017 to February 2018, 18,823 metric tons of in-shell sunflower were exported; that’s up from 18,788 from the same time period a year ago. Mexico and Spain are the top importers of in-shell sunflower—since October, Mexico has imported 6,087 metric tons of in-shell sunflower while Spain has imported 8,555 metric tons. Exports of kernel are also up, from 3,595 metric tons from October 2016 to February 2017 to 4,190 metric tons from October 2017 to February 2018. Canada imported 1,838 metric tons during that time period to remain the top importer.