- Turkey’s TMO secured 12,000 tons of crude sunflower oil via an April 16 tender at $1,417/MT C&F, confirming steady import demand.
- Supplier Aves won the tender with deliveries scheduled to Mersin port between April 27 and May 21, 2025.
- Benchmark pricing set for the Black Sea–Turkey corridor at $1,417/MT C&F and $1,427/MT ex-warehouse, signaling neutral to slightly bullish sentiment.
Turkey’s Sunflower Oil Tender Overview
Turkey’s state-owned grain and oil agency TMO concluded a tender on April 16 for 12,000 tons of crude sunflower oil, reinforcing the country’s role as a key importer in the Black Sea region. The contract was awarded to supplier Aves, with pricing fixed at $1,417 per metric ton on a C&F basis and $1,427 per metric ton ex-warehouse.
Under the tender terms, delivery is scheduled to Mersin port within a tight window from April 27 to May 21, 2025, highlighting the urgency of replenishing domestic stocks and maintaining supply continuity for Turkey’s processing industry.
Price and Delivery Details
| Item | Volume / Date | Price | Terms | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Sunflower Oil Purchase | 12,000 tons | $1,417/MT | C&F | Mersin port, Turkey |
| Crude Sunflower Oil (Ex-warehouse) | 12,000 tons | $1,427/MT | Ex-warehouse | Mersin, Turkey |
| Tender Award Date | April 16, 2025 | — | — | Turkey (TMO) |
| Delivery Window | Apr 27 – May 21, 2025 | — | C&F to warehouse | Mersin port |
Market Context and Sentiment
The awarded tender provides a fresh pricing benchmark for crude sunflower oil flows in the Black Sea–Turkey corridor. The $1,417/MT C&F level indicates that current values are broadly aligned with recent market ranges, suggesting no sharp dislocation in spot prices.
Turkey’s continued buying interest, combined with the relatively tight delivery window of less than one month, points to firm near-term demand and some urgency to secure supply. For regional exporters, this deal underlines that Turkish import demand remains active and offers a concrete reference level for upcoming negotiations.
Market sentiment: Neutral to slightly bullish – volumes are moderate, but the confirmed purchase and steady pricing support a mildly constructive outlook for crude sunflower oil in the short term.
Source: Market Data
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