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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.

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.

Price Review of Sunflower Seed, Sunflower Meal and Sunflower Cake. Ukraine Market – February 2026

Sunflower Seed

During February 2026, the Ukrainian sunflower seed market remained active due to strong demand from processing plants.

• At the beginning of February, purchase prices ranged between 27,600–28,700 UAH/t depending on region and delivery conditions.
• By the middle of the month, prices increased to 28,300–29,500 UAH/t as processors competed for raw materials.
• Toward the end of February, the market stabilized around 28,500 UAH/t, as supply slightly increased and processors replenished stocks.

Informative report on prices in Ukraine for March 2026

🌻1. Sunflower Seeds

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.

🌻Sunflower Market Update 2026: Raw Material Prices, Oil Values and Processing Margins

Current Situation in the Ukrainian Sunflower Market

Since 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.

🌻 Sunflower and Sunflower Oil Prices in Ukraine Rise Amid Tight Supply and Strong Processing Demand

Market Overview

Ukraine’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.

Sunflower Meal (Sunflower Cake) Prices in Ukraine: Regional Market Overview

As 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.