Russia. In 2018 sunflower seed retained its position as the most profitable crop

According to the National report on progress and outcomes of the state agriculture development program in Russia, pork, eggs, sunflower and sugar beet featured the highest profitability in the course of 2018 agriproduct sales.

Sunflower seed holds the third place in this ranking, preceded by pork and eggs. In 2018, sales margin of the commodity equaled 33.2% (42% in 2017), reports UkrAgroConsult.

Please be reminded that on September 5, UkrAgroConsult will host a major meeting point of the oilseed industry operators - the 7th International Conference “Black Sea Oil Trade-2019” in Hilton, Kyiv, Ukraine.

‘Black Sea Oil Trade’ conference annually brings together key players of the global agribusiness at the start of a new oilseed season. The goal of the conference is to discuss prospects and directions of the Black Sea and global oilseed market development, exchange international contacts, share recommendations for adapting business strategies in the changing market and global trade.

More than 250 delegates from 25+ countries attend the conference annually. Conference participants are represented by producers and crushers of oilseeds, traders, enterprises for deep processing of vegoils, investment companies, banks, legal, shipping, brokerage, insurance, surveyor and other companies.