Dalian: Exporters reported that affected by the war between Ukraine and Russia, imported sunflower seeds could not enter the domestic market, and the price of Chinese sunflower seeds began to rise. At the same time, with the emergence of the euro exchange rate, the cost of European importers has increased, resulting in a decline in the purchasing power of the European market. The reduction in the supply of imported goods will affect the subsequent Chinese market prices. Prices are expected to continue to rise.
Exports are expected to peak slightly in April. In terms of exports, the confectionary-grade sunflower kernels are the main ones, while the bakery-grade sunflower kernels are not very competitive. Orders in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe increased, while orders in the U.S. market decreased yearly. This week, the price of confectionary-grade sunflower kernels FOB Dalian or Tianjin is 1.630-1.660 US dollars/ton, and the price of bakery-grade sunflower kernels FOB Tianjin or Dalian is 1.600-1.640 US dollars/ton. The domestic market dominates the market. Please continue to pay attention to the price changes in the Chinese market.
Current Market Price in Fob Tianjin, China for Sunflower Kernel
| Product Name | Chinese Sunflower Kernel |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Confectionary | Usd 1630-1660/mt |
| Bakery | Usd 1600-1640/mt |
| Purity | 99.95% |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Package | 25kg paper bag |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |