Category: Sunflower Seeds

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…

Bearish: Argentine sunflower seed exports are projected to jump 246% year-on-year in 2025/26, easing global supply tightness. Bearish: New crushing capacity will lift Argentina’s seed processing to a record 5.4 million tonnes, boosting exports of sunflower oil and meal. Bearish: Increased Argentine flows into Europe, Africa, and the Black Sea region intensify competition and pressure…

Russia’s top sunflower seed region: Saratov harvested nearly 2.4 million tons of sunflower seeds, the largest volume of any Russian region this season. Oilseed expansion: Soybean output hit a record 153,000 tons, with yields up 30% year-on-year to 20.6 c/ha amid a tripling of sown area in five years. Large grain and vegetable hub: The…

Dagestan Sunflower Seeds Harvest Climbs 10.3% Year-on-Year to 3,970 Tons Key Takeaways Dagestan harvested 3,970 tons of sunflower seeds in 2025, up 10.3% from 3,600 tons in 2024. Cultivation area expanded to 3,000 hectares across six districts, with average yields of 13.1 centners/ha. Khasavyurt District dominated production with over 3,500 tons, while Kizlyar and Gunib…

Ukrainian Sunflower Seed Prices Retreat on Weak Oil Market, Ample Stocks Key Takeaways Ukrainian sunflower seed prices fell by UAH 300–500/ton last week after a short-lived increase. Processing plants quoted sunflower seeds at UAH 27,500–28,600/ton CPT, with premiums for oil content above 50–51%. The price reduction reflects weaker sunflower oil export values and comfortable raw…

Dagestan harvest growth: Sunflower seed output in Dagestan rose 14% year-on-year to 4,500 tons in 2025. Regional expansion: The North Caucasus Federal District posted 9% overall growth in sunflower seed production. Stavropol dominance: Stavropol Krai contributed around 370,000 tons, roughly 82% of the district’s sunflower harvest. Market impact: Despite strong percentage gains, the overall effect…

Bullish: Ukrainian sunflower seed prices climbed to UAH 28,400–29,500/tonne on strong processor competition and structurally tight supply after the 2025 production shortfall. Bullish: Expanded crushing capacity in central and southern regions is outpacing seed availability, forcing processors to pay up and absorb margin compression to secure feedstock. Bullish: Sunflower oil prices are firming, adding support…

Oilseed Shift: East Kazakhstan’s 537,000-ton oilseed harvest has overtaken grain output (528,000 tons), signaling a structural shift toward sunflower plantings. Price Support: Intense competition among roughly 15 domestic crushers, plus new capacity at “Altai Mai,” is firming Sunflower Seed prices with potential gains of up to 35% by spring. Export Demand: $50 million in vegetable…