Dalian: Due to the hot weather, the summer is about to start, and the sales of sunflower kernels are entering the off-season. Exporters are anxious to clear their inventories, prices are stable, and exporters predict that prices will drop in the future. European and American markets have strict requirements, and the number of orders has decreased. The U.S. is affected by import tariffs and shipping, which increases importers’ procurement costs and reduces the number of purchases. The Southeast Asian market has a small order volume. Conventional products are the main products, organic products are expensive, and the export volume is limited. In addition, sea freight rates in Europe and the United States have fallen again, and export costs have dropped significantly.
Exporters hope to clear their inventories by summer and want to reduce procurement costs and improve the market. But it seems the export situation is difficult to change in the short term.
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 3490-3520/mt |
| Shine skin kernel A EU standard | Usd 3290-3340/mt |
| GWS AA EU standard | Usd 3780-3820/mt |
| GWS A EU standard | Usd 3700-3750/mt |
| Nop Org. Shine skin kernel A A | Usd 3650-3680/mt |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |