Dalian: Harvesting sunflower in China’s main production areas is expected to continue in early October. Currently, domestic demand is stable and the export market is waiting for new cargoes and a wait-and-see attitude dominates the market. It is predicted that the new goods entering the market will see a downward trend in prices.
Reference price for sunflower seeds
The reference price for confectionery-grade sunflower seeds this week was US$1,740-1770 per tonne, FOB Dalian or Tianjin. Bakery-grade sunflower seeds are selling slowly in the domestic market without a price advantage. The reference price this week is US$1,550-1,600 per tonne, FOB Tianjin or Dalian.
Current Market Price in Fob Tianjin, China for sunflower kernel
| Product Name | Chinese Sunflower kernel |
| Moisture | 10% max |
| Confectionary | USD 1710-1750/mt |
| Bakery | USD 1620-1680/mt |
| Purity | 99.95% |
| Loading | 17mt /20GP |
| Package | 25kg paper bag |
| Delivery | 20 days after the contract |