Category: Sunflower Seeds

Key Takeaways Kazakhstan’s sunflower seed reserves reached a record 2.11 million tons as of January 1, 2026, up 38% year-on-year. Total 2025 oilseed harvest hit an all-time high of 4.8 million tons, boosting inventories across major crops. Flaxseed (+93%), rapeseed (+101%), and safflower (+79%) stocks surged, while soybean reserves edged lower. Elevated supplies are bearish…

Sunflower self-sufficiency tops 50%: Domestic sunflower seed supply in Russia passed the 50% mark in 2025, with sales rising 15% year-on-year. Broader seed security nearing target: Overall seed self-sufficiency across major crops approached 70%, moving closer to the 75% national food security goal. Regional leaders in localization: Altai Krai lifted its share of Russian sunflower…

Sunflower seed prices rise: Kazakhstan sunflower seed prices increased by 2,000 tenge to 205,000 tenge per ton as of December 29. Flax also gains: Flax prices climbed by 1,000 tenge to 212,000 tenge per ton, while other oilseed prices remained stable. Producer guidance: Market research bureau advises selling oilseed crops based on current operational requirements.…

Altai Krai market share: 1.61 million tons of sunflower seeds, around 10% of Russia’s 17 million ton output. Record harvest: Approximately 10 million tons of total grain and oilseed crops achieved in the region. Rising federal support: Rural development funding to Altai Krai increased from 3.17 billion rubles (2025) to 4.37 billion rubles (2026). Investment…

Sunflower leadership: Kirovohrad Oblast posts Ukraine’s largest sunflower sowings and harvest for 2025, reinforcing its key role in Black Sea sunflower supply. Stable grain output: Total grain and industrial crop harvest slips by just 99 tons year-on-year to 3.176 million tons, leaving regional food security intact. Export-driven market: With 90–92% of grain resources sold outside…

Prices: Ukrainian sunflower seeds plunged by over UAH 1,000/ton to a season-low of UAH 26,000–27,600/ton. Supply: Harvest reached only 9 million tons versus 11 million tons expected, leaving a 2 million ton shortfall for processors. Trading: Farmer selling slowed sharply as buyers and sellers adopted wait-and-see positions amid weak demand. Logistics: Export constraints and holiday…

Sunflower seed prices in Ukraine fell by over UAH 1,000/ton in a week to UAH 26,000-27,600/ton CPT, hitting a four-month low for the 2025/26 season. Missile and drone attacks on Odessa ports have reduced or suspended unloading operations, causing storage bottlenecks and factory shutdowns. Trade activity has slowed sharply as full storage tanks, security risks,…

Bearish meal: Elimination of Russia’s sunflower meal export duty in January 2026 could pressure global protein feed prices as Black Sea export volumes rise. Bullish oil: A 37% jump in Russia’s sunflower oil export duty may tighten export availability and support higher international sunflower oil prices. Policy divergence: Lower costs on meal but higher taxes…

Ryazan region’s sunflower harvest has extended into December, spanning nearly six months from July amid frosts and snow cover. Record grain and oilseed yields combined with adverse weather led to an unprecedentedly long and operationally challenging harvest campaign. Sunflower seeds collected in December will need additional processing, which may affect quality, costs, and short-term spot…

Key Takeaways Sunflower seed bid prices decreased by UAH 300–600/ton to UAH 27,500–29,000/ton CPT, with indicative bids from UAH 27,000/ton CPT for 48% oil content. Farmer selling activity slowed as producers rejected current price levels, limiting new offers to the market. Weak sunflower oil prices, sufficient processor inventories, and the approaching holiday period are weighing…