Category: Sunflower Seeds

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…

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,…