sunflower oil plant project in france

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • How much sunflower oil is exported in France?
  • In general, a significant part of the sunflower oil produced in France is exported (net exports: 214 000 tons in 2010). The remaining volumes are sold mainly for food consumption since only 14% has been estimated to be marketed for non food uses in 2010 (51 000 tons).‌
  • Why did the French crushing industry switch more to sunflower?
  • It indicated that the French crushing industry switched more towards sunflower in response to the higher sunflower production and to good oil market value (44% oil in seeds), that is confirmed by the regular increase of crushing from 1.02 Mt in 2007-2008 to more than 1.3 Mt in 2010-2011.‌
  • Where do French sunflowers come from?
  • The main destination of French sunseeds is Spain (64% in 2009 and 50% in 2010, source Oil world 2011) which is one of the most important sunflower consumers in the EU and which is located near to the main sunflower area in France (south western France) thus optimizing the logistic costs.‌
  • How much oleic sunflower oil is consumed in France?
  • Today, we estimate that the oleic sunflower oil could represent 15% of the total sunflower oil bought by the consumers in France against only 4% in 2000 (based on Nielsen panel of oils consumed and our estimates for oleic sunflower oil introduction rates).‌
  • What role does France play in the Sunflower Market?
  • Today, France plays a significant role in the sunseeds market and also in the sunflower oil and meal market in France and in Europe. For all actors dealing with this crop, it is therefore necessary to share information and data on the major existing outlets for the domestic sunflower.‌
  • What is the future of sunflower meals in France?
  • For sunflower meals, future is also quite good in France if the crushing industry is able to deliver more stable and less fiber/higher protein content products to the animal feeding sector and if R&D efforts are directed towards new potential customers (monogastric animals) of regions located near to the crushing plants.