Dalian: Summer demand from food factories has decreased. As the hot weather continued, the Chinese sunflower seeds market slowed down and prices dropped. Some traders and exporters are clearing their stocks while domestic and foreign markets are calm. The decline in the market will continue until September.
Most importers are waiting for their new crops in 2023. Due to the decrease of inventory in the producing areas, the price is expected to continue to fall in the later period.
The reference price for confectionery grade sunflower seeds is US$1,810-1,830/ton FOB Dalian or Tianjin. Bakery grade sunflower seed is calm in the domestic market with no price advantage. The reference price this week is US$1,750-1,780/mt FOB Tianjin or Dalian.
Current Market Price in Fob Tianjin, for Chinese Sunflower Kernels
| Product Name | Chinese Sunflower kernels |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Confection | Usd 1810-1830/mt |
| Bakery | Usd 1750-1780/mt |
| Purity | 99.95% |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Package | 25kg paper bag |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |
Current Market Price for Chinese 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 2020-2070/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 Days after the contract | |