Dalian: Market participants reported that Chinese pumpkin seeds were out of stock after the Spring Festival, leading to continued price increases. Prices are not falling, export markets are increasing shipping difficulties, and price increases could lead to an increase in planted acreage in 2023. The source is concentrated in the hands of a few traders. Inventory holders expect prices to continue to rise, while foreign importers wait for prices to fall. Exporters are cautiously replenishing their inventories. At present, prices have no downward trend, pay attention to the later market demand and price changes.
Current Market Price in FOB Dalian, China for Pumpkin Kernel
| Product Name | Chinese pumpkin kernel |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Package | 12.5×2 vacuum bag |
| Purity | 99.95%/ |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Shine skin kernel AA EU standard | Usd 3840-3890/mt |
| Shine skin kernel A EU standard | Usd 3460-3510/mt |
| GWS AA EU standard | Usd 3480-3520/mt |
| GWS A EU standard | Usd 3280-3320/mt |
| Nop Org. Shine skin kernel A A | Usd 3720-3760/mt |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |