Romania expects higher sunseed area and production, despite summer weather uncertainties

Mixed weather conditions are noted in Romania for development of spring crops, including sunseed. Soil moisture stocks are sufficient at the major part of the country; however, their evaporation is going very fast. Local meteorologists forecast dryer weather pattern for the second half of this month.

Despite the high possibility of hot and rain-deficient summer, which is now almost usual each year in Romania, market does not expect significant decreases in the 2026 sunseed area.

Considering possible sunseed crop, Romanian 2026/27 sunseed export potential may be 100 KMT higher y/y, according to UkrAgroConsult.  However, further estimates totally depend on summer weather in July-August and the timely rains needed for critical stages of sunseed development (pollination and grain filling).