Sub Product
Derived Products
HS Code
120600
Last Updated
2026-04-14
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Hungary Sunflower Seed market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for Hungary are summarized.
- 17 export partner companies and 19 import partner companies are mapped for Sunflower Seed in Hungary.
- Wholesale sample entries: 2; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-14.
Sunflower Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Hungary
17 export partner companies are tracked for Sunflower Seed in Hungary. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Sunflower Seed export intelligence in Hungary, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 120600.
Scatter points are sampled from 46.2% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Sunflower Seed in Hungary
5 sampled Sunflower Seed transactions in Hungary include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Sunflower Seed sampled transaction unit prices by date in Hungary: 2026-02-17: 11.22 USD / kg, 2026-02-11: 11.93 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 12.57 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 14.00 USD / kg, 2026-02-10: 13.27 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | ГИБ****** ****** ************* ********** ***** ****** ****** * ******** ******* * ****** ****** ****** ****************** ***** | 11.22 USD / kg | (Hungary) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2026-02-11 | ГИБ****** ****** ************* ********** ***** ****** ****** * ******** ******* * ****** ****** ****** ****************** ***** ****** ******************* ***** | 11.93 USD / kg | (Hungary) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2026-02-10 | ГИБ****** ****** ************* ********** ***** ****** ****** * ******** ******* * ****** ****** ****** ******************* ***** ****** ******************* ***** ****** ******************* ***** ****** ******************* ***** ****** ************** * | 12.57 USD / kg | (Hungary) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2026-02-10 | ГИБ****** ****** ************* ********** ***** ****** ****** * ******** ******* * ****** ****** ****** ******************* ***** | 14.00 USD / kg | (Hungary) | (Kazakhstan) | |
| 2026-02-10 | ГИБ****** ****** ************* ********** ***** ****** ****** * ******** ******* * ****** ****** ****** ****************** **** | 13.27 USD / kg | (Hungary) | (Kazakhstan) |
Top Sunflower Seed Export Suppliers and Companies in Hungary
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 17 total export partner companies tracked for Sunflower Seed in Hungary. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Hungary)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTrade
(Hungary)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Hungary)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Hungary)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Hungary)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogistics
(Hungary)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-14
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Others
Hungary Export Partner Coverage
17 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Hungary export network depth for Sunflower Seed.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Sunflower Seed partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Hungary.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Sunflower Seed in Hungary (HS Code 120600)
Analyze 3 years of Sunflower Seed export volume and value in Hungary to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 402,532,765 | 245,243,873 USD |
| 2023 | 207,673,323 | 184,606,413 USD |
| 2022 | 246,975,918 | 242,377,349 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Sunflower Seed Exports from Hungary (HS Code 120600) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Sunflower Seed exports from Hungary.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy | 80,810,200 | 41,144,523 USD |
| 2 | Austria | 81,234,300 | 36,790,151 USD |
| 3 | Czechia | 59,860,000 | 30,758,022 USD |
| 4 | Netherlands | 53,539,100 | 25,736,304 USD |
| 5 | Romania | 33,596,400 | 25,170,466 USD |
Sunflower Seed Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Hungary: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
19 import partner companies are tracked for Sunflower Seed in Hungary. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 41.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Sunflower Seed in Hungary
5 sampled Sunflower Seed import transactions in Hungary provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Sunflower Seed sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Hungary: 2026-01-14: 57.19 USD / kg, 2025-05-05: 43.57 USD / kg, 2025-05-05: 43.57 USD / kg, 2025-05-05: 43.57 USD / kg, 2025-05-02: 1.00 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | PAR* ******** ******* ** ******** ******* ************ ******* ** ******** ******* ************ ******** * ****** ************ ******** * ****** ********* ******* ************ * ************ **** * ******** | 57.19 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-05-05 | PAR* ******** ******* ** ******** ******* ************ ******* ** ******** ******* ************ ******** * ****** ****** | 43.57 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-05-05 | SEM**** ** ******** ******* ************ | 43.57 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-05-05 | PAR* ******** ******* ** ******** ******* ************ ******* ** ******** ******* ************ ******** * ****** ****** | 43.57 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-05-02 | Unk**** ******* | 1.00 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Sunflower Seed Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Hungary
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 19 total import partner companies tracked for Sunflower Seed in Hungary. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Hungary)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Hungary)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Industries: OthersFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingOthersFood Manufacturing
(Hungary)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Hungary)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthersLand Transport
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsDistribution / Wholesale
(Hungary)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Hungary)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-14
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionOthersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Hungary Import Partner Coverage
19 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Sunflower Seed in Hungary.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Sunflower Seed importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Hungary.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Sunflower Seed in Hungary (HS Code 120600)
Track 3 years of Sunflower Seed import volume and value in Hungary to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 202,572,346 | 164,566,112 USD |
| 2023 | 341,752,649 | 247,825,311 USD |
| 2022 | 710,176,788 | 533,904,635 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Sunflower Seed to Hungary (HS Code 120600) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Sunflower Seed to Hungary.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania | 106,900,000 | 65,150,772 USD |
| 2 | France | 1,651,190 | 18,168,721 USD |
| 3 | Croatia | 31,645,200 | 14,694,775 USD |
| 4 | Poland | 18,359,700 | 8,881,088 USD |
| 5 | Spain | 817,317 | 8,852,036 USD |
Sunflower Seed Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Hungary
Track Sunflower Seed wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in Hungary.
Historical Sunflower Seed Wholesale Supplier Prices in Hungary (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Sunflower Seed wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Hungary.
Sunflower Seed yearly average wholesale prices in Hungary: 2024: 0.53 USD / kg, 2025: 0.61 USD / kg, 2026: 0.65 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.53 USD / kg | 0.48 USD / kg | 0.65 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.61 USD / kg | 0.49 USD / kg | 0.74 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.65 USD / kg | 0.61 USD / kg | 0.73 USD / kg | - |
Latest Sunflower Seed Wholesale Export Price Updates in Hungary
Use the latest 2 updates to check current Sunflower Seed wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Hungary.
Sunflower Seed latest wholesale updates by date in Hungary: 2026-03-01: 703.02 USD / kg, 2026-03-01: 618.11 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Sun****** **** * ************* *********** ************ | 703.02 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-03-01 | Sun****** **** * ************* ********* ************ | 618.11 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Sunflower seed in Hungary is a major arable oilseed crop supplying domestic crushing for edible oil and regional trading flows within and outside the EU. The market typically includes both standard (linoleic) and contract-segregated high-oleic sunflower seed, depending on crusher and buyer specifications. Supply is strongly seasonal at harvest (late summer to autumn) but can be marketed year-round from stored inventories. Weather-driven yield variability (notably drought and heat stress) is a recurring determinant of export availability and domestic price conditions.
Market RoleMajor producer with meaningful regional export and domestic crushing demand (EU oilseed market)
Domestic RoleKey feedstock for domestic edible-oil crushing/refining and for domestic ingredient/snack seed processors; surplus marketed through regional trading channels
SeasonalityHarvest is concentrated in late summer to autumn, with year-round marketing from stored seed when quality is maintained through drying and aerated storage.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Low foreign matter and clean seed lots to meet crusher/importer intake specifications
- Uniformity (seed size distribution and minimal damaged kernels) when targeting confectionery/edible uses
Compositional Metrics
- Oil content and moisture are key commercial parameters in crushing contracts
- Fatty-acid profile (high-oleic vs linoleic) is a key parameter where contract segregation applies
Grades
- Oil-crushing grade (bulk commodity specification by contract)
- Confectionery/edible grade (higher cleanliness and appearance requirements, where traded)
Packaging
- Bulk truck or rail shipments for commodity flows
- Big bags/sacks for smaller lots and specialized edible/confectionery channels
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest → drying (as needed) → cleaning/conditioning → silo storage (aeration/monitoring) → sale to crusher/trader → domestic processing or export dispatch
Temperature
- Post-harvest drying and cool, aerated storage help prevent self-heating, mold growth, and quality loss during longer marketing periods.
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is long relative to fresh products when moisture and storage conditions are controlled; quality risks increase with moisture hotspots, insect activity, and storage breaks.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Climate HighDrought and heat waves in Hungary’s main arable regions can sharply reduce sunflower yields and oil content, tightening exportable surplus and increasing contract default risk in low-crop years.Diversify supplier coverage across Hungarian regions and, where feasible, across neighboring origins; use pre-harvest crop monitoring and conservative contract cover ratios; specify quality adjustment clauses (moisture/oil) in contracts.
Food Safety MediumInadequate drying or poor storage management can lead to mold growth, quality deterioration, and potential mycotoxin/contaminant concerns, increasing the risk of buyer claims or border rejection for edible channels.Require documented drying targets, aeration/temperature monitoring, and pre-shipment testing aligned to buyer specifications (especially for edible/confectionery use).
Regulatory Compliance MediumPesticide residue non-compliance or documentation mismatches (origin, lot identity, phytosanitary where required) can trigger detention, rework, or rejection in sensitive destination markets.Implement supplier pesticide program controls, maintain complete lot traceability, and run document pre-checks against destination and buyer import requirements.
Logistics MediumAs a landlocked origin, Hungary’s bulk oilseed shipments are exposed to regional truck/rail constraints and corridor congestion, which can raise delivered cost and delay shipment execution during peak post-harvest and winter periods.Pre-book transport capacity around harvest peaks, diversify corridor options (rail/truck; multimodal via nearby ports when needed), and build realistic lead times into sales contracts.
Sustainability
- Drought resilience and water-stress exposure in rainfed arable zones
- Soil health and crop-rotation discipline in intensive arable systems
- Pesticide stewardship and residue compliance under EU MRL frameworks
Labor & Social
- Seasonal labor compliance and subcontractor oversight during peak agricultural operations
- Worker safety in on-farm operations and grain-handling/storage environments
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P. (buyer-driven, farm-level assurance where required)
- ISO 22000 / HACCP (commonly used in food processing and packing operations handling edible sunflower seeds)
FAQ
When is sunflower seed typically harvested in Hungary?Harvest is generally concentrated in late summer to autumn, with the main window typically spanning August to October. Outside harvest, sunflower seed can still be available from storage if drying and aerated silo management preserve quality.
What are the main domestic uses of sunflower seed in Hungary?The largest domestic demand is typically from edible-oil crushers and refiners that process sunflower seed into sunflower oil. Smaller but relevant demand can come from processors serving snack seed and bakery/ingredient channels, as well as from feed and birdseed blenders.
Which documents are commonly needed to export sunflower seed from Hungary to non-EU markets?Common documents include a commercial invoice, packing list, and a transport document (such as a CMR for road shipments). Depending on the destination and buyer, a certificate of origin may be requested, and a phytosanitary certificate issued by Hungary’s competent authority (NÉBIH) may be required when the destination imposes plant health controls.
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