Sunflower Kernels

Chinese Sunflower Seed: The Export Market Will be Suspended Due to the Coming of the Spring Festival

Spread the news!

TIANJIN: As the Spring Festival is approaching, the sales volume of sunflower seeds in the domestic market has significantly increased, and the price has remained high. In terms of exports, many exporters have stopped production, and some exporters have reported that booking space is difficult, sea freight has risen, and export orders have decreased. Exports to the Middle East market fell. Exporters predict that the improvement of 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 that they avoided the traditional Chinese New Year 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.

Mintec Global

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 / 40GP
Price USD 1300-1370/Mt
Delivery Within 20 days after the contract