Chinese Pumpkin kernel: Raw material shortage and price increase

Dalian: Market participants reported that the raw materials of pumpkin seeds have been in short supply recently, and prices have risen. Most exporters of pumpkin seeds A and GWS A have sold out and stopped quoting. At present, it mainly exports plain pumpkin kernel AA and GWS AA. Organic Pumpkin Seed Kernel AA is primarily exported to the US market.

The export quantity is limited, and the orders are not sustainable. Due to the decrease in pumpkin seed production and the stockpiling by traders, the price has risen, and there is no downward trend in the short term. High prices have led to a decline in export demand and domestic trade demand. In addition, ocean freight is too high, exports are slowing down, and exporters are in trouble. The export situation is difficult to change in the short term. Manufacturers have stepped up efforts to expand into the domestic market, while exporters are waiting for the need to improve.

Current Market Price in FOB Dalian, China for Pumpkin kernel