TIANJIN: Once summer starts, the weather will warm up and the sunflower market will enter the traditional off-season. Market participants reported that available stocks in the production areas have decreased, the difficulty of supply has increased and prices have risen. Sales in the domestic and foreign markets are gradually declining. In the last two years, demand in the Middle East has fallen and export markets have been hit hard.
As summer approaches, as traders clear their stocks, it could lead to a small drop in prices. This week’s export standard is 361 sunflower seeds, 200-210/50 g. The export reference price is $2170-2210/ton, and 190-200 PCS/50G is $2230-2270/ton.
The reference price of confectionary grade sunflower kernel is $1870-1890/ton, FOB Dalian or Tianjin. Bakery-grade sunflower kernel sales are slow in the domestic market, and the price has no advantage. This week’s reference price is $1820- $1850/ton, FOB Tianjin or Dalian.
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 2170-2270/Mt | |
| Delivery | 20 Days after the contract | |
Current Market Price in Fob Tianjin, China for Sunflower Kernel
| Product Name | Chinese Sunflower kernel |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Confection | Usd 1870-1890/mt |
| Bakery | Usd 1820-1850/mt |
| Purity | 99.95% |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Package | 25kg paper bag |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |