01 Sunflower

Week 5 (January 26-30, 2026): Domestic sunflower oil prices remained relatively stable this week. Specific regional prices are as follows:

Weekly Review:

The domestic sunflower oil market operated smoothly overall this week. Many regions were affected by the approaching Spring Festival, low inventory levels, and high import costs, resulting in weak supply and demand and generally stable prices. With the Spring Festival approaching, sunflower oil arrivals were limited, and overall inventory was tight, which was beneficial to the sunflower oil market. On the demand side, the market was mainly driven by rigid demand replenishment, and traders were cautious, with stockpiling largely completed, which was detrimental to the sunflower oil market. Tight sunflower seed oil supply and continuously rising prices provided support for sunflower oil. The sunflower kernel market saw slow trading and weak performance.

It is expected that sunflower oil prices will remain stable in the short term (January-February). Limited overall port inventory, dealer replenishment nearing completion, and firm international prices will likely lead to a continued stable, narrow-range fluctuation in the sunflower oil market in the short term.

02 Sunflower Oil

Week 5 (January 26-30, 2026): The average domestic sunflower seed oil price this week was 11,957 yuan/ton. Specifically, the price of Grade 1 sunflower seed oil in Jiangsu was 12,500 yuan/ton; in Xinjiang, it was 11,550 yuan/ton; and in Tianjin, it was 12,550 yuan/ton. Prices for Grade 1 sunflower seed oil in Shanghai were not reported. Prices in each region are as follows:

Weekly Review:

The domestic sunflower seed oil market remained stable this week. Currently, the arrival volume of sunflower seed oil at various ports is limited, and the supply at ports remains tight, supporting the sunflower seed oil market. Prices of the three major domestic edible oils rose, and sunflower seed oil prices are at a high level. The significant substitution effect of edible oils limits the potential for further price increases. On the demand side, the sales of sunflower oil are accelerating, which is beneficial to the sunflower seed oil market. International sunflower oil prices stabilized after a period of decline. Shutdowns at Ukrainian oil mills, power shortages, and limited port operations reduced sunflower oil supply. The price at Ukrainian ports was $1270/ton, while the FOB price at Russian Black Sea ports on January 30, 2026, was $1285.00/ton, up $5/ton from the previous week.

In the short term, domestic sunflower oil prices are likely to remain stable. Domestic market sales are accelerating, while imports are declining. Traders are holding back sales and maintaining high prices, but the stable international market and relatively high sunflower oil prices create a tight supply-demand balance that supports further price increases in the short term.