Category: Sunflower Seeds

Argentina surges exports: Sunflower seed shipments jumped to 846,000 tonnes in Sept–March 2025/26 from just 35,000 tonnes a year earlier. Oil and meal expansion: Sunflower oil exports rose 55% to 963,000 tonnes, while meal exports climbed 72% to a record 1.06 million tonnes. Export season outlook: Total sunflower complex exports are projected near 5 million…

Bullish: Ukrainian sunflower seed prices climbed to UAH 31,300–32,500/t CPT on the back of stronger sunflower oil values at ports. Bullish: Domestic sunflower oil bids increased to USD 1,335–1,350/t FCA, with isolated trades at USD 1,360/t FCA, signalling robust crush margins. Bullish: Reluctant farmer and trader selling is tightening nearby availability, underpinning the upward price…

Bullish: Ukrainian sunflower seed prices climbed to UAH 31,000–32,500/tonne CPT on robust processor demand and farmer withholding. Bullish: Farmers have secured inputs for spring fieldwork, allowing them to delay sales and support higher price levels. Bullish: Strong crushing plant buying and limited spot supply are tightening the market and reinforcing upward price momentum. Market Update…

Seasonal activity: TAS Agro has launched its 2024 sunflower sowing campaign in Kyiv Oblast, targeting 4,800 hectares. Input strategy: Farmers are applying 3:18:18 fertilizer at planting to support strong early crop development. Market impact: The scale and timing of the campaign are in line with normal seasonal patterns, implying a neutral impact on Ukraine’s overall…

Bearish sunflower seed outlook: Kazakhstan’s sunflower seed stocks surged to 1.47 million tons, more than double year-ago levels, signaling ample supply and potential price pressure. Record oilseed harvest: A bumper 2025 crop of 4.8 million tons, including 2.3 million tons of sunflower seeds, is driving high carryover stocks across most oilseeds. Broad-based stock increases: Rapeseed and safflower inventories…

Price Recovery: Ukrainian sunflower seed prices rebounded by 100–200 UAH/t by week’s end after a mid-week dip tied to weaker global oil markets. Active Demand: Trading largely occurred above initial processor bids, at 30,800–31,600 UAH/t CPT for 48–50% oil content seeds. Supportive Supply: Moderate raw material availability helped stabilize prices and limited downside pressure. Oil…

Bullish: Russian sunflower seed prices hit RUB 36,775/ton in early April, the highest level since June 2024, supported by strong processor demand and rallying vegetable oil values. Bullish: Sunflower oil prices climbed to $1,315/ton, their strongest since autumn 2022, as higher crude oil and biodiesel demand lift the broader vegetable oil complex. Bullish: Record Russian…

Surging exports: Argentina shipped 620,000 tonnes of sunflower seeds since January 2026 versus just 11,000 tonnes a year earlier, reshaping European supply. Stronger processing flows: March sunflower oil and meal exports rose 47% and 49% year-on-year, highlighting robust crush margins and capacity use. Harvest ahead of schedule: 5.1 million tonnes collected by March 31 versus…

Bullish: Strong domestic processor demand and renewed strength in export-oriented sunflower oil support continued price appreciation for Ukrainian sunflower seeds. Bearish: The slower pace of price growth versus the prior period signals emerging equilibrium and may cap further short-term upside. Ukrainian Sunflower Seed Market Overview Ukrainian sunflower seed prices continued to rise last week, extending…

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