Category: Sunflower Seeds

Investment: Albaraka 077 LLP is building a sunflower oil plant in Turkestan region with an investment of 800 million tenge, targeting launch in Q1 2026. Capacity Backdrop: The project follows Kazakhstan’s record 2025 oilseed harvest of 4.8 million tons, including 2.3 million tons of sunflower seeds. Construction Status: Main production building is completed and equipment…

Russia extends Trans-Baikal sunflower seed and rapeseed export quotas to August 31, 2026, preserving preferential access to Asian buyers. Rapeseed export capacity from the region nearly triples to 28,251 tonnes, leveraging record national rapeseed output. Strong duty differential (6.5% vs. 30%) guarantees full quota utilization and supports competitive pricing versus other Black Sea origins. Market…

Oilseed Growth: Russia’s total sunflower, rapeseed, and soybean harvest rose 10% year-on-year to 31.5 million tons in 2025, driven by strong gains in rapeseed and soybeans. Sunflower Constraint: Sunflower seeds output stagnated at 17 million tons (+0.6%), trimming its share of the total oilseed harvest from 59% to 54% and supporting a neutral-to-bullish price outlook.…

Prices Jump: Ukrainian sunflower seed values rose by UAH 1,000/t to UAH 27,800-28,800/t CPT on stronger export demand and currency weakness. Export Support: Higher sunflower oil export prices and hryvnia depreciation versus the US dollar are underpinning the rally. Seller Rush: Producers accelerated sales to lock in margins, anticipating a possible near-term price correction. Risk…

Export surge: Argentina shipped 63,000 tonnes of sunflower seed in December 2025, with most volumes headed to Black Sea destinations. Rising quarterly flows: Exports are projected at 400,000 tonnes in Q1 2026 and 290,000 tonnes in Q2 2026, maintaining strong shipment momentum. Competitive pressure: Total MY 2025/26 exports are forecast at 860,000 tonnes, a neutral…

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…