Turkey is bringing forward a cut in its sunflower seed import duty from 20% to 12%, effective October 1 instead of November 30. As Turkey is the largest buyer of Ukrainian sunflower seed, the lower tariff is expected to lift export volumes significantly this autumn, tightening competition between exporters and domestic processors and supporting purchase prices in Ukraine. Price direction: firm/up.
Attacks on export infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia have sharply slowed agricultural shipments, reducing sunflower oil supply from the Black Sea region. Importers are turning to alternative vegetable oils, while sunflower oil prices remain elevated with Indian bid prices holding firm and Russian FOB prices rising for September delivery.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sunflower Seed | Spain | FOB | USD 593.81/MT | June 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | India | CIF | USD 606.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | China | CIF | USD 610.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | Australia | CIF | USD 702.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Sunflower Seed | Germany | CIF | USD 623.81/MT | June 2026 |
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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.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, sunflower seed prices are expected to remain stable to slightly soft as stronger global availability balances steady crushing demand, while Black Sea disruptions may provide intermittent support.
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During Q1’26, sunflower seed prices remained largely stable across major markets as improved global production offset support from downstream oil demand. USDA estimated global sunflower seed production for MY2025/26 at approximately 54.74 million metric tons, up around 3% year-on-year, with Russia producing about 17.5 million tons. Strong crop availability improved crushing supply conditions and reduced raw material tightness across export markets. Demand from sunflower oil processors, edible oil refiners, bakery manufacturers, snack food producers, and feed meal consumers remained steady throughout the quarter. Biofuel-linked vegetable oil demand also continued supporting crushing activity, particularly in Europe and North America. However, adequate global supply and cautious procurement strategies limited stronger upward movement in prices. The Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption increased freight, fuel, fertilizer, and insurance costs, which supported delivered market values despite comfortable sunflower seed availability.
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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