Sunflower Oil (Bulk) Price Review

Ukraine – March 2026

📊 Market Overview

In March 2026, the Ukrainian sunflower oil market demonstrated consistently high prices with a moderate upward trend, driven by strong export demand and high raw material costs (sunflower seed).

💰 Sunflower Oil Prices (Bulk)

• At the beginning of March: 1,050 – 1,080 USD/t (FOB Ukrainian ports)
• Mid-March: 1,080 – 1,120 USD/t
• By the end of March: 1,100 – 1,150 USD/t

👉 Average price level: ~1,100 USD/t (FOB)

Sunflower Market Price Overview

Ukraine – Q1 2026 (January–March)

🌻 Sunflower Seed

During the first quarter of 2026, sunflower seed prices showed a steady upward trend driven by strong demand from processing plants.

• January: ~27,800 UAH/t
• February: ~28,800 UAH/t
• March: ~30,000 UAH/t

Key drivers:

• high competition among oil extraction plants;
• strong export demand for sunflower oil;
• limited supply of raw materials.

🌻Sunflower Husk Price Review

Ukraine—February 2026 and Early March 2026

February 2026

In February 2026, the sunflower husk market in Ukraine remained relatively stable. The product continued to be in demand primarily as biofuel for industrial boilers and grain elevators, as well as a raw material for the production of pellets and briquettes.

• Average sunflower husk prices in Ukraine ranged between 2,600 – 3,200 UAH/t, depending on region, moisture content, and delivery conditions.
• On ex-plant (pickup) terms, prices were usually closer to 2,600 – 2,900 UAH/t.