Dagestan Sunflower Seeds Harvest Climbs 10.3% Year-on-Year to 3,970 Tons
Key Takeaways
- Dagestan harvested 3,970 tons of sunflower seeds in 2025, up 10.3% from 3,600 tons in 2024.
- Cultivation area expanded to 3,000 hectares across six districts, with average yields of 13.1 centners/ha.
- Khasavyurt District dominated production with over 3,500 tons, while Kizlyar and Gunib Districts led yields at 19.6 and 19.0 centners/ha respectively.
- Despite local gains, Dagestan’s sunflower output remains too small to materially affect broader Black Sea sunflower seed supply or pricing.
Market Update
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Dagestan reported sunflower seed production of 3,970 tons in 2025, a 10.3% increase from 3,600 tons in 2024. Agricultural producers expanded sunflower cultivation to 3,000 hectares across six districts in the republic, supporting both output growth and improved yield performance.
Regional performance was uneven. Khasavyurt District accounted for the bulk of production, harvesting over 3,500 tons of sunflower seeds. By contrast, Kizlyar District and Gunib District stood out on efficiency, recording the strongest yields at 19.6 and 19.0 centners per hectare, well above the regional average of 13.1 centners per hectare.
The year-on-year gain reflects both area expansion and improved cultivation practices across Dagestan’s sunflower-growing regions, underscoring gradual modernization in local oilseed farming.
Production and Yield Overview
| Indicator | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Seed Production (tons) | 3,600 | 3,970 | +10.3% |
| Cultivated Area (hectares) | n/a | 3,000 | n/a |
| Average Yield (centners/ha) | n/a | 13.1 | n/a |
| District | Production (tons) | Yield (centners/ha) |
|---|---|---|
| Khasavyurt | >3,500 | n/a |
| Kizlyar | n/a | 19.6 |
| Gunib | n/a | 19.0 |
| Regional Average | 3,970 | 13.1 |
Analysis
Neutral. Dagestan’s sunflower seed output remains marginal in the broader Black Sea complex, with 3,970 tons representing only a fraction of regional production. The 10.3% year-on-year growth highlights local agricultural development, but the absolute volume is too small to influence Black Sea sunflower seed supply, trade flows, or crusher procurement strategies.
Yield dispersion across districts, with Kizlyar and Gunib significantly outperforming the regional average, points to further optimization potential via agronomic improvements and technology transfer. Nonetheless, in market terms, the development is largely locally supportive but globally negligible for pricing dynamics.
Source: Market Data
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