TIANJIN: According to the feedback from exporters and producers, inquiries for sunflower seeds in the Middle East have increased recently, prices have risen, and the export market has remained stable. Exporters will sell inventories at a small profit. At present, the production area has sufficient supply. The best time to export is before summer. As the domestic trade market gradually entered the off-season, the market price dropped slightly compared with that before the Spring Festival. But there has been a slight rise recently. The Middle East market accounts for about 70% of exports.
This week, 361 standard sunflower seeds were exported, and the number of seeds was 180-190/50g. The export price is 1260-1310 US dollars/ton, and the COUNT 190-200PCS/50G price is 1240-1290 US dollars/ton. Continue to monitor market changes.
Current Market Price in China for Sunflower Seeds
| Product | Chinese Sunflower Seeds | |
| Type | 361 | |
| Moisture | 10 % Max | |
| Purity | 99.5 % Min | |
| Imperfect | 2 % Max | |
| Package | 25kg / Plastic Bag ; | |
| Loading | 23Tons / 40GP | |
| Price | USD 1260-1330/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 days after the contract | |