Sunflower Prices Hover Near Breakeven
Prices fell modestly, staying near breakeven as farmers hesitate to harvest, limiting supply. Export volumes remain steady with Turkey and Italy as top buyers.
Sunflower Seed Price Trend Analysis 2026: Price Drivers, Supply Demand Analysis, Latest News, Historical Prices & Market Insights
Written ByNeha Gawande
Sunflower Seed Latest Development
Sunflower Seed Prices Rise Slightly
Sunflower seed prices in Ukraine edged up in 2026, despite a 15–20% rise in production costs. The modest price increase reflects a balanced supply‑demand environment.
Sunflower Seed Price Trend Q3 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Seed | Spain | FOB | USD 611.21/MT | August 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | India | CIF | USD 621.21/MT | August 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | China | CIF | USD 622.21/MT | August 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | Australia | CIF | USD 711.21/MT | August 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | Germany | CIF | USD 621.21/MT | August 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | Spain | FOB | USD 596.07/MT | July 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | India | CIF | USD 606.07/MT | July 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | China | CIF | USD 607.07/MT | July 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | Australia | CIF | USD 696.07/MT | July 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | Germany | CIF | USD 606.07/MT | July 2026 |
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Sunflower Seed Price Trend Q3 2026
- Sunflower seed prices rose in Q3 2026 as summer heat cut yield prospects, though large Black Sea supplies and a bigger crop limited gains.
- Exceptional heat and limited rainfall hurt crops in Spain, Portugal and France, while Ukraine's large harvest kept seed supply ample in nearby markets.
- Crushers bought cautiously as sunflower oil prices softened on weak import demand, and blocked Black Sea oil exports reduced their need for fresh seed.
In Spain, the average price of Sunflower Seed rose from ~USD 596.07/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 611.21/MT in August, an increase of ~2.5%. Germany saw the same trend, with average import prices climbing about 2.5% from ~USD 606.07/MT (CIF) to ~USD 621.21/MT. The main support came in July, when exceptional heat and limited rainfall led to cuts of 6–7% in EU sunflower yield forecasts, with Spain, Portugal and France hit hardest. This raised concerns about local seed availability and lifted prices in Western Europe. The outlook improved in August, as the EU crop was forecast at more than 9.5 million tonnes, the largest in three years, helped by a bigger planted area and strong output in Romania and Bulgaria. In the Black Sea region, Ukrainian seed prices fell sharply, as port disruptions halted sunflower oil exports and left crushers with surplus seed ahead of a large new crop. Softer global sunflower oil prices further reduced what crushers were willing to pay.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, sunflower seed prices are likely to ease as harvest supplies reach the market, though lower yields in Western Europe may limit declines.
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- Sunflower seed markets softened during Q2 2026 as improving global production prospects and better availability reduced earlier supply concerns.
- Higher seed output in major producing countries eased feedstock tightness, although Black Sea disruptions continued to create uncertainty around regional availability.
- Crushing demand remained steady, but stronger seed supply and competition from alternative oilseeds limited sustained upward price pressure.
In Europe, particularly in Spain, sunflower seed was assessed at an average of 594 USD/MT (FOB) in June'26, while in Asia (China), the average price was near 687 USD/MT (CIF). In the global markets, the crude sunflower oil price trend witnessed mixed trend during the second quarter of 2026. The cost pressures related to crude sunflower oil remained high at the beginning of the quarter because of tight supplies; however, better production prospects for sunflower seeds brought down those pressures. USDA increased global crush for 2025/26 by 0.5 million MT to 49.6 million MT, supporting higher oil availability. Furthermore, USDA increased its sunflower seed production forecast to 17.5 million MT for Russia and crush forecast to a record 16.7 million MT. Argentina also supported global availability with sunflower oil exports projected at 1.8 million MT. Meanwhile, Indian sunflower seed prices ended the quarter at an average of 706 USD/MT (CIF) in June. India remained a key demand market as the country imports around 60% of its edible oil requirements. However, competition from palm and soybean oil limited stronger buying interest when sunflower oil premiums increased. Ukraine remained a supply risk due to ongoing export and crushing constraints.
About Sunflower Seed
A Sunflower Seed is basically a fruit of sunflower, which is also known as Helianthus annulus. The types of Sunflower Seeds which are commonly used include, linoleic, high oleic, and sunflower oil seeds. Each variety comes with its own unique properties of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats.
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- Production of Sunflower Seed via Cultivation
Production of Sunflower Seeds involves the basic process of growing and harvesting sunflower plants, followed by seed separation. These seeds are further roasted based on consumer preference and then packaged and sold.
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