Raw Materials
HS Code
230630
Last Updated
2026-04-04
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Sunflower Seed Flour market coverage spans 104 countries.
- 1,258 exporter companies and 1,069 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 7,340 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 15 countries.
- 2 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 4; farmgate sample entries: 1.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-04.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Sunflower Seed Flour
Analyze 7,340 supplier-linked transactions across the top 15 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Sunflower Seed Flour.
Sunflower Seed Flour Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Sunflower Seed Flour to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Sunflower Seed Flour: Spain (+775.6%), China (+453.1%), Uganda (-73.0%).
Sunflower Seed Flour Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-05, benchmark Sunflower Seed Flour country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Sunflower Seed Flour transaction unit prices: Bulgaria (1.15 USD / kg), China (1.00 USD / kg), Paraguay (0.25 USD / kg), Ukraine (0.22 USD / kg), Kazakhstan (0.17 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | -6.0% | 1,775 | 0.18 USD / kg (20,970,991 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (21,773,330 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (25,697,784 kg) | 0.19 USD / kg (34,268,208 kg) | 0.17 USD / kg (14,744,308 kg) | 0.17 USD / kg (18,735,554 kg) | ||||||
| Bolivia | -26.2% | 892 | 0.24 USD / kg (114,000 kg) | - (-) | 0.21 USD / kg (108,000 kg) | 0.14 USD / kg (643,440 kg) | 0.14 USD / kg (12,451,360 kg) | 0.16 USD / kg (44,978,055 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -21.3% | 27 | 0.29 USD / kg (5,517,699 kg) | 0.29 USD / kg (200,180 kg) | - (-) | 0.21 USD / kg (1,129,882 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Bulgaria | -3.2% | 9 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.15 USD / kg (118,190 kg) | ||||||
| China | +453.1% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.00 USD / kg (1 kg) | ||||||
| Argentina | -25.3% | 1,300 | 0.19 USD / kg (169,321,950.091 kg) | 0.18 USD / kg (280,389,750.465 kg) | 0.18 USD / kg (604,133,899.916 kg) | 0.17 USD / kg (357,944,969.934 kg) | 0.15 USD / kg (593,777,749.94 kg) | 0.14 USD / kg (346,738,840.033 kg) | ||||||
| Spain | +775.6% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ukraine | +4.7% | 3,316 | 0.23 USD / kg (375,526,833 kg) | 0.23 USD / kg (28,171,293 kg) | 0.23 USD / kg (27,187,771 kg) | 0.24 USD / kg (268,877,001 kg) | 0.23 USD / kg (26,837,603 kg) | 0.22 USD / kg (342,017,270 kg) | ||||||
| Moldova | - | 5 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Uganda | -73.0% | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.07 USD / kg (4,000 kg) |
Sunflower Seed Flour Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,327 companies
1,258 exporters and 1,069 importers are mapped for Sunflower Seed Flour.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Sunflower Seed Flour, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Sunflower Seed Flour Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,258 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Sunflower Seed Flour. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Sunflower Seed Flour Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
2 premium Sunflower Seed Flour suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Qazaq-Astyq Group LLP
Kazakhstan
Crop ProductionFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Rīgas kombinētās lopbarības rūpnīca
Latvia
Contact
Animal Production
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Sunflower Seed Flour Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,258 total exporter companies in the Sunflower Seed Flour supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-29
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Poland, Italy
Supplying Products: Sunflower Seed Flour
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Spain, Bulgaria, Turkiye
Supplying Products: Sunflower Seed Flour
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food PackagingFood WholesalersOthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Sunflower Seed Flour Global Exporter Coverage
1,258 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Sunflower Seed Flour supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Sunflower Seed Flour opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.
Top Exporting Countries for Sunflower Seed Flour (HS Code 230630) in 2024
For Sunflower Seed Flour in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 5,243,923,967 kg | 1,125,584,105.61 USD | View → |
| 2 | Hungary | 723,087,960 kg | 185,519,612 USD | View → |
| 3 | Bulgaria | 525,756,084 kg | 155,133,055.088 USD | View → |
| 4 | Argentina | 653,836,860 kg | 137,396,249.03 USD | View → |
| 5 | Netherlands | 392,917,857 kg | 125,045,326.632 USD | View → |
| 6 | Romania | 342,726,346.46 kg | 93,727,685.75 USD | View → |
| 7 | Latvia | 174,381,711 kg | 47,733,662.35 USD | View → |
| 8 | Germany | 88,797,744 kg | 34,263,672.402 USD | View → |
| 9 | Belgium | 91,319,573.5 kg | 25,824,992.812 USD | View → |
| 10 | Bolivia | 90,258,920 kg | 23,604,450.25 USD | View → |
Sunflower Seed Flour Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
Track Sunflower Seed Flour exporter-to-importer flows by value, volume, and share to uncover high-potential export routes.
Sunflower Seed Flour Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,069 importer companies are mapped for Sunflower Seed Flour demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Sunflower Seed Flour Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 1,069 total importer companies tracked for Sunflower Seed Flour. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(Poland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Estonia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Poland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Chile)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Poland)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersLand TransportFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-04-09
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: OthersFood ManufacturingCrop ProductionAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,069 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Sunflower Seed Flour.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Sunflower Seed Flour buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Top Import Demand Countries for Sunflower Seed Flour (HS Code 230630) in 2024
For Sunflower Seed Flour in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkiye | 1,515,708,140.549 kg | 406,035,283 USD | View → |
| 2 | Netherlands | 832,620,237 kg | 261,830,784.926 USD | View → |
| 3 | Italy | 727,559,706 kg | 206,261,360.203 USD | View → |
| 4 | Germany | 530,948,694.358 kg | 171,165,375.11 USD | View → |
| 5 | Poland | 654,047,645 kg | 149,728,325 USD | View → |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 469,247,732 kg | 141,041,095.904 USD | View → |
| 7 | Latvia | 237,275,576 kg | 56,685,304.858 USD | View → |
| 8 | Egypt | 180,281,223.631 kg | 52,247,097.789 USD | View → |
| 9 | Denmark | 150,062,614 kg | 51,352,589.189 USD | View → |
| 10 | Uzbekistan | 253,919,140 kg | 44,808,872 USD | View → |
Sunflower Seed Flour Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
Analyze Sunflower Seed Flour origin-to-destination trade flows by value, volume, and share to monitor demand-side sourcing channels.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Sunflower Seed Flour
Sunflower Seed Flour Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Sunflower Seed Flour wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Sunflower Seed Flour wholesale unit prices: Spain (0.22 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.24 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg |
Sunflower Seed Flour Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
Compare Sunflower Seed Flour wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
Latest Sunflower Seed Flour Wholesale Export Price Updates
Use the latest 4 Sunflower Seed Flour wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Har*** ** ******* *********** * ******** | 310.48 USD / kg | |
| 2026-03-01 | Har*** ** ******* ******** * ******** | 236.17 USD / kg | |
| 2023-02-01 | Har*** ** ******* ******** ******* * ******** | 329.68 USD / kg | |
| 2023-02-01 | Har*** ** ******* *********** ************ * ******** | 406.75 USD / kg |
Global Farmgate Supplier Price Trends by Country for Sunflower Seed Flour
Sunflower Seed Flour Monthly Farmgate Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Sunflower Seed Flour farmgate unit-price benchmarks by country to monitor supplier-side cost movement.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Sunflower Seed Flour farmgate unit prices: Hungary (0.24 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.24 USD / kg | 0.24 USD / kg |
Sunflower Seed Flour Farmgate Cost Trends by Major Exporting Supplier Countries
Compare Sunflower Seed Flour farmgate price levels and YoY changes across the top 1 exporting countries to understand origin-side supplier cost structure.
Latest Sunflower Seed Flour Farmgate Export Cost Updates
Review the latest 1 Sunflower Seed Flour farmgate updates to monitor origin-side export cost and supplier pricing shifts.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | Sun****** **** ***** ******** * *** * | 242.97 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormFlour / Powder
Industry PositionFood Ingredient
Market
Sunflower seed flour is a milled oilseed-derived ingredient, commonly produced from dehulled sunflower seeds or from defatted sunflower press cake/meal after oil extraction. Its global trade and availability are closely tied to sunflower seed production and crushing capacity, which are heavily concentrated in the Black Sea region (notably Ukraine and Russia) and parts of the EU, with Argentina as a key Southern Hemisphere supplier. In international commerce it may appear within broader oilseed flour/meal or oilcake/meal trade categories rather than a uniquely identified product line, which can limit transparency in trade statistics. Pricing and supply conditions typically track the wider sunflower complex (seeds, oil, and meal), with food-grade specifications adding additional quality and food safety constraints.
Major Producing Countries
- UkraineMajor global sunflower seed producer and crusher; upstream driver of sunflower-derived flours/meals.
- RussiaMajor global sunflower seed producer and processor; important supplier of sunflower-derived products.
- ArgentinaSignificant producer and exporter of sunflower-derived products; counter-seasonal Southern Hemisphere supply.
- RomaniaLarge EU sunflower producer contributing to regional crushing and ingredient availability.
- BulgariaLarge EU sunflower producer supporting EU-origin sunflower-derived ingredient supply.
- ChinaLarge sunflower seed producer, with substantial domestic utilization.
Major Exporting Countries
- UkraineKey exporter in the sunflower complex; disruptions can constrain availability of sunflower-derived meals/flours.
- RussiaKey exporter in the sunflower complex; trade policy and logistics influence global supply.
- ArgentinaImportant exporter of sunflower-derived products, including meals used as ingredient bases.
- RomaniaEU-origin supplier; exports often linked to broader oilseed product flows.
Major Importing Countries
- NetherlandsMajor EU trading and processing hub for oilseeds and derived products; gateway role in regional distribution.
- SpainLarge EU user of oilseed-derived products; demand linked to food and feed processing sectors.
- TurkiyeSignificant regional importer of oilseeds and derived meals; trade exposure to Black Sea logistics.
- ChinaLarge importer of oilseed-derived products depending on relative pricing and domestic supply conditions.
Supply Calendar
- Ukraine:Aug, Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest window; downstream flour/meal availability depends on crushing schedules.
- Russia:Aug, Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest window; supply timing influences regional export flows.
- Argentina:Mar, Apr, MaySouthern Hemisphere harvest window; can provide counter-seasonal supply relative to Black Sea/EU.
Specification
Major VarietiesLinoleic-type sunflower, High-oleic sunflower
Physical Attributes
- Milled flour/powder from sunflower kernels or defatted sunflower meal; color can range from light tan to gray-brown depending on dehulling and processing
- Residual oil content influences flavor and oxidative stability; defatted variants are typically more stable than full-fat variants
- Particle size (fine vs coarse) affects mouthfeel and functional performance in bakery and snack applications
Compositional Metrics
- Protein content
- Moisture content / water activity control for storage stability
- Residual fat (oil) content and free fatty acid indicators where specified
- Fiber content
- Ash/mineral content
- Microbiological criteria appropriate for low-moisture food ingredients (e.g., Salmonella control expectations)
- Contaminant monitoring as required (e.g., mycotoxins and relevant pesticide residues, depending on buyer and destination market requirements)
Grades
- Food-grade sunflower seed flour (fit for human consumption under buyer microbiological and contaminant specifications)
- Feed-grade sunflower meal/flour (commonly traded for animal feed; not interchangeable with food-grade requirements)
Packaging
- Multiwall paper bags with inner liner (common for food ingredients)
- Big bags (FIBCs) for industrial users
- Bulk shipments for large-scale processors where infrastructure allows
ProcessingWater-binding and dough-structure impacts when used in bakery formulations (typically blended with other flours)Heat treatment or validated kill-step may be required by buyers to manage pathogen risk in low-moisture ingredientsOxidation management (oxygen, light, and temperature control) is more critical for higher-residual-oil variants
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Seed production and harvest -> cleaning and drying -> dehulling (often for food-grade) -> oil extraction (pressing and/or solvent extraction) and desolventizing/toasting (where applicable) -> milling and sieving -> optional heat treatment for food safety -> packaging -> export/import distribution
Demand Drivers
- Use as a plant-based ingredient for protein and fiber enrichment in bakery, snacks, and formulated foods
- Gluten-free and allergen-avoidance formulation strategies in some markets (while acknowledging sunflower can still be allergenic for a subset of consumers)
- Upgrading of oilseed processing co-products (meal) into higher-value food ingredients when food-grade controls are feasible
Temperature
- Store and ship as a dry ingredient with moisture control to limit microbial risk and caking
- Limit heat and oxygen exposure to reduce rancidity risk in variants with higher residual oil content
- Pest management is important in dry warehouses and containerized shipments
Risks
Geopolitical Supply Concentration HighGlobal availability of sunflower seed flour is tightly linked to the sunflower complex, which has major upstream production and processing concentration in the Black Sea region. Conflict, sanctions, export restrictions, port disruptions, or shipping insurance constraints affecting Black Sea trade lanes can rapidly disrupt supplies and price signals for sunflower-derived products used to make flour.Qualify multi-origin supply options (e.g., EU and Argentina) under harmonized specifications; maintain contingency inventory; include substitution pathways with other oilseed-derived flours/proteins where formulations allow.
Food Safety MediumAs a low-moisture ingredient, sunflower seed flour can still carry pathogens (notably Salmonella) and may be used in ready-to-eat or lightly baked applications where a kill-step is limited. Buyer and regulator expectations for preventive controls and hygienic design can be stringent for low-moisture foods.Implement and validate low-moisture food hygiene controls (environmental monitoring, sanitation, segregation), and use validated lethality steps where required by buyers.
Quality Stability MediumResidual oil content and processing intensity can lead to oxidation/rancidity risks, off-flavors, and shortened usable life, especially under warm storage or oxygen exposure. Lot-to-lot variability in particle size and functional behavior can also affect downstream product performance.Specify residual oil and oxidation limits where relevant; use protective packaging and controlled storage; standardize milling/sieving specifications and conduct application testing.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFood-grade trade must meet destination requirements for contaminants and pesticide residues, and labeling claims (e.g., gluten-free) may be challenged by cross-contact risks during processing and logistics. Where traded under broad HS categories, documentation clarity is important for customs and buyer assurance.Maintain robust traceability and COAs aligned to destination limits; manage cross-contact controls; ensure HS classification and product descriptions are consistent across documentation.
Sustainability
- Geographic concentration of upstream sunflower cultivation means climate variability (drought/heat) in key producing regions can propagate quickly into ingredient availability
- Agrochemical and fertilizer use impacts (runoff, emissions) depend on regional practices and are increasingly scrutinized in buyer sustainability programs
FAQ
What is sunflower seed flour, and how is it typically produced?Sunflower seed flour is a milled ingredient made from sunflower kernels or from sunflower meal/press cake produced after oil extraction. A typical value chain includes cleaning and drying, dehulling (often for food-grade), oil extraction where applicable, milling/sieving, and packaging, with some suppliers adding a validated heat treatment step for food safety.
Which regions most influence global supply and price risk for sunflower seed flour?Supply and price risk are strongly influenced by the Black Sea region because sunflower seed production and processing there are major drivers of the broader sunflower complex. EU producers and Argentina also matter, especially when Black Sea logistics or trade conditions are disrupted.
What are the main food safety considerations for sunflower seed flour in global trade?Even though it is a low-moisture ingredient, pathogen control (notably Salmonella) is a key concern, and buyers may require preventive controls and, in some cases, validated lethality steps. Codex guidance on hygienic practice for low-moisture foods is commonly used as a reference point for designing these controls.
Sources
Sunflower Seed Flour Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
Explore country-level Sunflower Seed Flour market pages for supplier coverage, trade flows, and price benchmarks.
All country market pages: South Korea, Ukraine, Turkiye, Bulgaria, France, United States, Argentina, Italy, Romania, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Bolivia, China, United Kingdom, Spain, Tanzania, Denmark, Israel, South Africa, Ireland, Moldova, Zambia, Colombia, Uganda, Greece, Malawi, India, Poland, Uzbekistan, Kenya, Azerbaijan, Germany, Estonia, Hungary, Netherlands, Canada, Uruguay, Egypt, Latvia, Belgium, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Czechia, Lithuania, Chile, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Portugal, Cyprus, Sweden, Slovenia, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Slovakia, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Macedonia, Tajikistan, Peru, Paraguay, Ivory Coast, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, Armenia, Albania, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Botswana, Cuba, Finland, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iceland, Jordan, Japan, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, Swaziland, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Zimbabwe
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