TIANJIN: According to feedback from market participants, the current stage is the peak season for sunflower seed sales, and shipments from various producing areas are accelerating. Traders reported that the asking price for good goods remained high, which did not meet the buyer’s psychological cost, but domestic demand increased significantly. Affected by market demand, domestic sunflower seed prices rose slightly. In terms of exports, the market was affected by the epidemic and ocean freight, and the number of exports decreased compared with last year.
This was mainly due to the substantial increase in import costs for purchasers and the smooth progress of the export market. This week’s particle size of 361 standard sunflower seeds is 180-190/50g. The export price is US$1340-1370/ton, and the cost of COUNT 190-200PCS/50G is US$1.290-1.330/ton. Traders continue to pay attention to 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 | 25kg Paper Bag/ Plastic Bag ; | |
| Loading | 23Tons / 40GP | |
| Price | USD 1340-1370/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 Days after the contract | |