Between July 1, 2020 - May 16, 2021, the EU imported 182.4 thousand tons of sunflower from Moldova.
The European Union in the Republic of Moldova states that the Republic of Moldova has become the second largest sunflower seeds supplier on the European market, in proportion of 21.7%.
At the same time, within the Moldova - Turkey forum, organized by the Investment Agency between June 2-5, sunflower deliveries contracted in Turkey amounted approx. EUR 35 million.
The Republic of Moldova and Turkey are expected to conclude contracts on sunflower oil export worth EUR 30 million.