TIANJIN: According to market participants, the price of sunflower seeds in the export market has little volatility and is mainly stable. This week, FOB Tianjin/Dalian USD is 1280-1320 USD per ton. Prices in the domestic market began to rise due to the arrival of the Spring Festival. However, the domestic market demand increased before the Spring Festival, and the domestic sunflower seed prices rose slightly due to market demand. The market is affected by the epidemic and shipping in terms of exports.
Exports to the Middle East market have declined. Although the export volume has reduced compared with the previous year, it is better than the export of other agricultural products. The market is mainly based on Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iran, Turkey and Southeast Asia. It is expected that prices may show a downward trend after the Spring Festival. This week, 361 standard sunflower seeds, the number of grains is 180-190pcs/50g. The export price is US$1,280-1320/ton, and the price of COUNT 190-200PCS/50G is US$1250-1280/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 / Plastic Bag ; |
| Loading | 23Tons / 40GP |
| Price | USD 1280-1320/Mt |
| Delivery | Within 20 Days after the contract |