TIANJIN: According to domestic traders, due to the approaching Chinese New Year, the sales and sales of sunflower seeds in the domestic trade market have significantly increased, and the price has remained high. In terms of exports, exporters reported that export bookings are more difficult, sea freight rates are rising, and exports are slow. Exports to the Middle East market declined. Exporters are looking forward to an improvement in the shipping market after the Spring Festival. Importers from Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iran, Turkey, etc., reported that they avoided the traditional Chinese Spring Festival and began to place orders after the festival. Prices are expected to drop slightly after the Spring Festival. This week, the standard sunflower seeds are 361 grains. The number of grains is 180-190pcs/50g. The export price is 1310-1340 US dollars/ton, and the COUNT 190-200PCS/50G price is 1300-1320 US dollars/ton. Traders continue to monitor market changes.
Current Market Price in China for sunflower seeds
| Product | Chinese Sunflower Seeds | |
| Type | 361 | |
| Moisture | 10 % Max | |
| Purity | 99.5 % Min | |
| Imperfect | 2 % Max | |
| Package | 25 kg / Plastic Bag | |
| Loading | 23 Tons / 40G P | |
| Price | USD 1300-1370/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 days after the contract | |