TIANJIN: According to the feedback from exporters, there will be a small peak in the sunflower seed export market in April, and exporters will have small profits but quick turnover to promote exports. The weather will gradually become hotter in May, and sunflower seed exports will soon enter the off-season. At present, the supply of goods in the producing area is sufficient, and exporters have increased production. The best time to export is before the arrival of summer. As the domestic trade market gradually entered the off-season, the market price dropped slightly compared with before the Spring Festival. The Middle East market accounts for 63%-69% of exports. Importers from Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iran, Turkey, and other countries reported that the decline in shipments would increase market share. It is hoped that the sea freight will be further reduced, and the procurement scale will be further expanded.
This week, the standard sunflower seeds are 361 grains; the number of grains is 180-190pcs/50g. The export price is US$1.260-1.300/ton, and the price of COUNT 190-200PCS/50G is US$1.250-1.280/ton. 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 | 25kg / Plastic Bag ; | |
| Loading | 23Tons / 40GP | |
| Price | USD 1240-1300/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 Days after the contract | |