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).
👉 Average price level: ~1,100 USD/t (FOB)
Read MoreDuring the first quarter of 2026, sunflower seed prices showed a steady upward trend driven by strong demand from processing plants.
Key drivers:
Ukraine—February 2026 and Early March 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.
During February 2026, the Ukrainian sunflower seed market remained active due to strong demand from processing plants.
In March 2026, sunflower seed prices in Ukraine showed a moderate downward trend. At the beginning of the month, average purchase prices ranged between 30,800–31,200 UAH /t depending on the region and quality indicators. By the end of the month, prices decreased to approximately 30,200–30,600 UAH/t.
Read MoreSince early February, the Ukrainian sunflower market has demonstrated moderate price growth. The indicative CPT Odesa price (incl. VAT) increased to $705/mt, up $11/mt compared to the previous period.
Read MoreUkraine’s sunflower market has entered a new phase of price growth driven by limited raw material supply and the gradual recovery of processing activity, particularly in southern regions. Reduced attacks on port infrastructure allowed some crushing plants to partially resume operations despite ongoing energy challenges.
The renewed demand from processors and increased competition for available volumes have supported upward price dynamics in the domestic market.
Read MoreAs of January 2026, there is no official centralized government statistics published for sunflower meal prices by region in Ukraine. Therefore, the figures below reflect current market-based estimates, compiled from actual offers by producers, traders, and online agricultural marketplaces. Prices vary depending on protein content, moisture level, delivery terms (EXW/CPT), batch size, and regional demand.
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In January 2026, the Ukrainian sunflower market has seen a noticeable increase in purchase prices. At several processing plants, prices for sunflower seeds rose by around UAH 1,000 per ton compared to previous weeks. In particular, some Kernel oil extraction plants offered UAH 26.4–27.1 thousand per ton, while in certain regions prices reached UAH 28,000 per ton and higher.
This price growth is driven by strong demand from processors combined with a limited supply of high-quality raw materials.
Analysts note that further price increases are constrained by rising operational costs at processing plants. Frequent power outages force factories to rely on generators, significantly increasing production costs. In addition, domestic logistics and transportation expenses have also risen, limiting processors’ ability to raise purchase prices further.
