Since the 90s, production of sunflower has been decreasing due to a lack of markets for farmers. The acquisition of the raw material from outside the country by the sole major processor, Unilever, literally killed the sunflower sector. Seed companies, which were few at the time, stopped supplying the market with planting seed.
What is the import code for refined sunflower oil in Malaysia?
Discover import data of Refined Sunflower Oil to Malaysia. Get import value, volume, price data, trends and more. The information below is based on the HS code 151211 (Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified). Discover production data of Refined Sunflower Oil in Malaysia.
Why is sunflower popular in Malawi?
Sunflower, a crop with large golden flowers grown for its edible seeds which yield oil, was in high demand more than two decades ago in Malawi. Smallholder farmers like Phiri in Chitipi, Lilongwe, were able to produce a lot of sunflower and were within reach of making a fortune from it.
How much sunflower does Malawi produce annually?
Malawi’s annual production of sunflower hovers around 11,000 metric tonnes (mT) despite the increased demand of sunflower at local and international markets. The country’s processor requires around 30-40,000 mT of sunflower seed annually.