TIANJIN: According to the feedback from exporters, the export market of sunflower seeds has improved in the past two weeks, and export orders have increased. Due to the sufficient supply of goods in the producing areas, exporters have increased production, and the best time to export is before the arrival of summer. As the domestic trade market gradually entered the off-season, the market price fell 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 shipping has significantly increased import costs. They hope that shipping can be reduced to expand the number of purchases further. This week, the standard sunflower seeds are 361 grains; the number of grains is 180-190pcs/50g. The export price is 1.230-1.280 US dollars/ton, and the COUNT 190-200PCS/50G price is 1.220-1.250 US dollars/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 | 25 kg / Plastic Bag ; | |
| Loading | 23Tons / 40GP | |
| Price | USD 1230-1280/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 Days after the contract | |