01 Sunflower

Week 37 (September 8-12, 2025) Domestic sunflower prices remained stable this week. Specific regional prices are as follows:

Weekly Review:

Domestic sunflower prices stabilized this week, with some regions halting quotations due to shortages. Mid-Autumn Festival supplies continue to be stockpiled, and domestic sunflower market demand is growing further. Currently at the end of the sunflower season, international supply is tightening, with limited arrivals and limited supply. Traders are bullish, supporting the sunflower market. New-season imported sunflowers are expected to be fully available by the end of September. Quotes have been suspended, pending guidance from the new season.

It is expected that domestic sunflower prices will remain stable until the new season arrives. The current rise in sunflower oil prices, coupled with the high cost-supported prices of sunflowers, is likely to support the market. Focus on the harvests in the main producing areas of Russia and Ukraine.

02 Sunflower Oil

Week 37 (September 8-12, 2025): The average domestic sunflower oil price this week was 11,892 yuan/ton. Grade-A sunflower oil in Jiangsu was quoted at 12,000 yuan/ton; in Xinjiang, 11,200 yuan/ton; in Tianjin, 12,000 yuan/ton; and in Shanghai, 12,000 yuan/ton. Regional prices are as follows:

Weekly Review:

Domestic sunflower oil prices rose this week. Positive factors for sunflower oil include: First, the end of the oilseed sunflower season, tight domestic and international supply, and low operating rates, which supported the market price. Second, with the new season's oilseed sunflowers in short supply, crushing volume was low. Third, during the peak stocking season, demand was strong and shipments increased. Negative factors include: First, high prices and a poor price-performance ratio, which led to a corresponding decrease in demand. Second, as of September 12th, the September FOB price at Russian Black Sea ports was $1,150/ton, slightly softer than last week, negatively impacting the sunflower oil market.

Sunflower oil prices are likely to remain stable in the short term. From a supply and demand perspective, sunflower oil supply remains tight before the new season's arrival, and with Mid-Autumn Festival stocking preparations continuing, traders are maintaining a strong price support. However, current sunflower oil prices remain relatively high, and market acceptance is weak, putting some downward pressure on price growth. Furthermore, with the new season's arrival imminent, prices are trending downward, negatively impacting the market.