Dalian: Traders feedback that the sunflower seed kernel export market has entered a quiet period, but domestic demand has increased, and domestic trade has stimulated foreign trade. Sunflower kernels from Ukraine and Russia have also joined the Chinese market, affecting prices in the Chinese market.
However, the domestic trade market is enormous, the impact is small, the demand is greater than the export, and the price remains high. Major food factories, wholesale markets and retailers have successively purchased large quantities of sunflower seed kernels, leading to a slight increase in the price of sunflower seed kernels. In terms of exports, sunflower seed kernels are better than pumpkin seed kernels, and exports are stable. Orders in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe increased, while orders in the US market decreased yearly.
Traders predict that sunflower seed prices will not fall before the Spring Festival. This week, the FOB Dalian or Tianjin price of candy-grade sunflower seed kernels is US$1.660-1710/ton, and the FOB Tianjin or Dalian price of baking-grade sunflower seed kernels is US$1.610-1.650/ton. The domestic market occupies a dominant position, and the increase in demand has supported the rise in prices.
wpDataChart with provided ID not found!Current Market Price in Fob Tianjin, China for sunflower kernel
| Product Name | Chinese Sunflower kernel |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Confectionary | Usd 1660-1710/mt |
| Bakery | Usd 1610-1650/mt |
| Purity | 99.95% |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Package | 25kg paper bag |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |