TIANJIN: With the Spring Festival approaching, manufacturers began to stop production today. Export quotations remain unchanged from last week and will be adjusted after the holiday. The sales of sunflower seeds in the domestic market have increased significantly, and the price has remained high. In terms of exports, many exporters stopped production, and some exporters reported that it was difficult to book space, sea freight increased, and export orders decreased. Exports to the Middle East market fell. Exporters predict that the improvement in the shipping market after the Spring Festival will improve the export situation. Importers from Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iran, Turkey, and other countries reported avoiding the traditional Spring Festival and placing 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 180-190 pcs/50g. The export price is 1.310-1.340 US dollars/ton, and the COUNT 190-200PCS/50G price is 1.300-1.320 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 | 23Tons / 40GP | |
| Price | USD 1.300-1.370 / Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 days after the contract | |