Dalian: According to market participants, the price of sunflower seed kernels has started to rise recently due to the increase in sunflower seed prices. The market is unstable and in a period of shock. Manufacturers operate cautiously and wait for the market to stabilize. The main reason is the large-scale reduction in sunflower seed production in Xinjiang.
The domestic demand from winter to the early Spring Festival is significant, and traders are underweight. The price of sunflower seeds will not fall sharply in the short term but will increase. This week, the cost of confectionary-grade sunflower seeds FOB Dalian or Tianjin is $1580-1620/ton, and the price of bakery-grade sunflower seeds FOB Tianjin or Dalian is $1630-1670/ton. Recently, inquiries have gradually increased, the transaction volume has been small, and the peak sales season is approaching. Export orders mainly come from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Domestic market demand supports prices.
Current Market Price in Fob Tianjin, China for sunflower kernel
| Product Name | Chinese Sunflower kernel |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Confectionary | Usd 1630-1670/mt |
| Bakery | Usd 1580-1620/mt |
| Purity | 99.95% |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Package | 25kg paper bag |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |