TIANJIN: According to the feedback from exporters, there will be a small peak for sunflower seeds in March and April, and exporters will increase the export granularity, low price promotions.
It is predicted that the weather will gradually become warmer in May, and the export market will enter the off-season. Due to the abundant 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 dropped 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 the decline in shipping would increase market share. It is hoped that the sea freight will be further reduced and the procurement will be further expanded.
This week, the standard sunflower seeds are 361 grains, the number of grains is 180-190pcs/50g. The export price is US$1.260-1.300/ton, and the price of count 190-200PCS/50G is US$1.250-1.280/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 | 25kg / Plastic Bag ; | |
| Loading | 23Tons / 40GP | |
| Price | USD 1240-1300/Mt | |
| Delivery | Within 20 Days after the contract | |