TIANJIN: According to the feedback from exporters, exporters have started to resume production, and prices are mainly stable in the short term. Exporters reported that export booking was difficult, sea freight remained high, and export costs increased significantly. Exports to the Middle East market fell. Exporters are looking forward to an improvement in the shipping market after March.
Importers from Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Iran, Turkey and other countries reported that sea freight has greatly increased import costs, and hoped that sea freight will drop. This week, the standard sunflower seeds are 361 grains, the number of grains is 180-190pcs/50g. The export price is 1.280-1.320 US dollars/ton, and the COUNT 190-200PCS/50G price is 1.270-1.300 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 1270-1320/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 days after the contract | |