Before the Chinese New Year, the Chinese sunflower market enters its peak season! Exporters are experiencing a backlog of orders due to the impact on the shipping market. To meet domestic market demand at low prices, some Chinese importers are purchasing European sunflowers!
Sunflower prices in the peak season
This week, the reference price for confectionary-grade sunflower seeds is between $1,560 and $1,590 per tonne, while the reference price for bakery-grade sunflower seeds is between $1,400 and $1,430 per tonne, FOB Tianjin or Dalian.
The current market price for Chinese sunflower kernels in FOB Tianjin
Product Name |
Chinese Sunflower kernel |
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Moisture |
10% max |
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Confection |
USD 1400-1430/mt – EUR 1285-1313/mt |
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Bakery |
USD 1560-1590/mt – EUR 1431-1459/mt |
|
Purity |
99.95% |
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Loading |
17mt /20GP |
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Package |
25kg paper bag |
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Delivery |
20 days after the contract |