Sunflower Oil (Bulk) Price Review
Зміст
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)
📈 Market Dynamics
The market showed a steady upward trend throughout the month, without sharp fluctuations. Trading activity remained strong, particularly in export contracts.
🌍 Export Factor
Sunflower oil (bulk) remained a key export commodity of Ukraine:
- strong demand from India, China, and EU countries
- stable shipments via Black Sea ports
- competitive positioning compared to soybean and palm oil
🔎 Key Market Drivers
- rising sunflower seed prices
- strong export demand
- global vegetable oil market trends
- exchange rate (USD/UAH) and logistics
📍 Regional Price Breakdown (UAH/t)
Central Ukraine (Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Poltava)
- 38,500 – 41,500 UAH/t (EXW / FCA plant)
- Highest prices due to high concentration of processing plants
- Strong competition among crushers
Southern Ukraine (Odesa, Mykolaiv)
- 39,000 – 42,500 UAH/t
- Prices often linked to export contracts (FOB)
- Premium for large volumes and proximity to ports
Western Ukraine (Lviv, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil)
- 37,500 – 40,000 UAH/t
- Lower prices due to distance from ports
- Focus on domestic market
Northern Ukraine (Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy)
- 38,000 – 40,500 UAH/t
- Stable demand from internal consumers
- Less dependence on export markets
📊 National Average
👉 ~39,500 – 41,000 UAH/t
📌 Conclusion
- The highest prices were observed in the South and Central regions due to export orientation and processing activity
- The Western region showed lower price levels due to logistics
- The market remained export-driven and stable at a high price level