Dalian: Market participants reported that the price of sunflower kernel, which follows sunflower seeds, also rose. The manufacturer needs to replenish a small amount of inventory. Purchasing power in Southeast Asia, Europe the United States fell, and orders in the Middle East remained stable. Exporters are running out of stock. The price of confectionary grade sunflower kernel is $1830- $1850/ton FOB Dalian or Tianjin, bakery grade sunflower kernel sales are slow in the domestic market. Importers mainly purchasing from Bulgaria and South America. This week’s reference price is $1730- $1750/ton, FOB Tianjin or Dalian. Short-term prices are stable.
Current Market Price in Fob Tianjin, China for Sunflower Kernel
| Product Name | Chinese Sunflower kernel |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Confection | Usd 1820-1840/mt |
| Bakery | Usd 1720-1750/mt |
| Purity | 99.95% |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Package | 25kg paper bag |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |