Product Code: GVR-4-68039-076-6
Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market Growth & Trends:
The global packaged sunflower seeds market size is estimated to reach USD 3.84 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing demand for ready-to-eat foods and shifting preference towards healthy snacks have been driving the market. Such products have been gaining traction among sportsmen, especially baseball players, as an alternative to chewing tobacco. Packaged sunflower seeds are expected to gain traction as a functional snack in the upcoming years due to their high nutritional value.
The product has a high nutritional value, which is beneficial for human health. It contains antioxidants, vitamin B1, vitamin E, healthy fats, electrolytes, and fibers. These nutritional values of the product help in boosting heart health, treating diabetes, decreasing inflammation, preventing specific cancers, reducing cholesterol, preventing osteoarthritis and atherosclerosis, and increasing energy. Additionally, the magnesium present in these seeds helps in relieving migraine, headaches, and hypertension. Moreover, in the U.S., the product has gained traction among baseball players as an alternative to chewing tobacco.
Salted products held the largest share of more than 35.0% in 2019. However, the demand for innovative flavored products is growing significantly worldwide with the rising introduction of assortment flavors in the market. Ranch, BBQ, dill pickle, cracked pepper, honey, and mustard are popular flavors of the product.
Europe dominated the market in 2019 with more than 40.0% share of the global revenue. The product has been consumed in the region for centuries as a snack food item. More than half of the consumers in Spain buy the product and the majority of them prefer roasted products. Additionally, Europe is the largest producer of sunflower seeds in the world. Ukraine, Russia, Bulgaria, and Turkey are the top producers in the region.
Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market Report Highlights:
- Europe packaged sunflower seeds market dominated the global market with a revenue share of 29.6% in 2024 owing to the increasing demand for healthy snacks among the consumers in emerging economies, including China and India
- In terms of product, the salted/flavored products segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2024. The strong popularity of on-the-go snacking options among buyers is expected to remain a favorable factor for the segment growth
- The online distribution segment is anticipated to experience the highest growth during the forecast period due to the increasing adoption of e-commerce across the world.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level)
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.4. Market Challenges
- 3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.1. Demographic Analysis
- 4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
- 4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
- 4.4. Consumer Ingredient Adoption
- 4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market: Form Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market, By Form: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Form Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Form, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Raw
- 5.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Roasted
- 5.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market: Flavor Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market, By Flavor: Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Flavor Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Flavor, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Plain/Unflavored
- 6.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Salted/Flavored
- 6.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market, By Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Distribution Channel, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- 7.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Convenience Stores
- 7.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Online
- 7.3.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Others
- 7.3.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market: Regional Outlook
- 8.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
- 8.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1. North America
- 8.3.1.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1.2. U.S.
- 8.3.1.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.1.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1.3. Canada
- 8.3.1.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.1.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.1.4. Mexico
- 8.3.1.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.1.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. Europe
- 8.3.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.2. Germany
- 8.3.2.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.2.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.3. U.K.
- 8.3.2.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.2.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.4. France
- 8.3.2.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.2.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.5. Italy
- 8.3.2.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.2.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2.6. Spain
- 8.3.2.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.2.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. Asia Pacific
- 8.3.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3.2. China
- 8.3.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.3.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3.3. India
- 8.3.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.3.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3.4. Japan
- 8.3.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.3.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3.5. Australia
- 8.3.3.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.3.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4. Latin America
- 8.3.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4.2. Brazil
- 8.3.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.4.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5. Middle East
- 8.3.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5.2. South Africa
- 8.3.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.5.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5.3. Saudi Arabia
- 8.3.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.3.5.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Packaged Sunflower Seeds Market: Competitive Analysis
- 9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 9.2. Company Categorization
- 9.3. Participant's Overview
- 9.4. Financial Performance
- 9.5. Ingredient Benchmarking
- 9.6. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 9.7. Strategy Mapping
- 9.8. Company Profiles
- 9.8.1. Conagra Brands, Inc.
- 9.8.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.1.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.2. Frito-Lay North America, Inc. (PepsiCo)
- 9.8.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.2.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.3. The Kraft Heinz Company
- 9.8.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.4. Sincerely Nuts
- 9.8.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.4.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.5. Chinook Seedery
- 9.8.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.5.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.6. Flaper S.A.
- 9.8.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.6.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.7. Good Sense
- 9.8.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.7.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.8. Dakota Style
- 9.8.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.8.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.9. GIANT Snacks Inc.
- 9.8.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.9.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8.10. RealFoodSource
- 9.8.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.10.3. Ingredient Portfolios
- 9.8.10.4. Strategic Initiatives