Ukrainian Sunflower Seed Prices Face Pressure from Sluggish Meal Market

Ukraine sunseed price remain under pressure, largely due to continued weakness in the meal market. Offers for seeds with 50% oil content range between USD 0,66–0,69 per kg, delivered to processing units. Many processors are either reducing capacity or pausing production altogether, mainly because of poor margins and tight seed availability. This has slowed down procurement activity and limited competition among buyers.

Sunflower Oil Holds Up Despite Global Market Volatility

Even as soybean and palm oil prices show sharp fluctuations, sunflower oil at Black Sea ports has managed to edge up. Prices rose by USD 0,005–0,01 per kg, now standing between USD 1,125–1,130 per kg. However, the increase is modest when compared to the 15,4% jump in soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Global Events Add Pressure

Speculation about future U.S. biodiesel expansion has pushed soybean oil prices sharply higher. Palm oil saw smaller gains, supported by crude oil strength. Meanwhile, political moves like new U.S. import tariffs under former President Donald Trump have raised concerns of trade disruptions. The resulting 2% drop in oil prices is creating caution across global vegetable oil markets.

Buyers Stay Cautious as Prices Lack Support

With sunflower meal prices stuck and global uncertainties weighing heavily, buyers remain hesitant. Ukraine sunseed price continue to feel the pressure, and any strong recovery in the short term seems unlikely unless both local processing improves and global oil markets stabilize.