Sunflower prices in Ukraine remain stable despite expectations of record global production

Sunflower prices in Ukraine remain stable despite expectations of a record global increase in oilseed production in the 2026/27 marketing year.

According to the Electronic Grain Exchange, sunflower procurement prices (with 50% oil content) over the past week remained stable in the range of 32400–33500 UAH/ton. The market is supported by limited supply from producers, while the number of active buyers remains relatively low.

Prices for sunflower oil in Ukraine also remain steady at 1320–1325 USD/ton (DAP Black Sea ports).

Sunflower seeds have become unprofitable: Ukrainian oilseed processors switch to soybeans and rapeseed

The oilseed market is entering a phase of sharp restructuring

Ukrainian oil extraction plants (OEPs) are increasingly reducing or completely stopping sunflower seed processing.

High-Oleic Sunflower Oil from Ukraine Is Expanding Its Export Geography

Ukrainian high-oleic sunflower oil is gradually changing its export geography due to shifts in global demand and changing trade priorities among key importers. At the same time, producers report declining premiums for high-oleic sunflower seeds, which affects production volumes and the overall structure of foreign supplies.

Market analysts note that part of the high-oleic sunflower harvest is currently being sold as conventional sunflower due to strong demand for traditional raw materials and insufficient price differences. As a result, this situation is influencing the production volumes of high-oleic sunflower oil in Ukraine.