Dalian: China’s sunflower kernel market has entered the peak sales season, and domestic trade demand has increased. Before the Spring Festival, the sales of kernels and nuts are booming. The domestic sunflower seed market prices have begun to rise, and the price of sunflower seed kernels has also begun to rise. In terms of export, the sales of sunflower seed kernels are better than sunflower seeds.
Orders increased in the Middle East and Europe. Due to the large-scale reduction in production in Xinjiang’s production areas this year, traders predict that sunflower seed kernel prices will continue to rise in the future. This week, the FOB Dalian or Tianjin price of candy-grade sunflower seed kernels is US$1.640-1.680/ton, and the FOB Tianjin or Dalian price of baking-grade sunflower seed kernels is US$1.600-1.640/ton. 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 1590-1630/mt |
| Purity | 99.95% |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Package | 25kg paper bag |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |