Sunflower prices are rising: the market reacts to the delay in the harvesting campaign

The Ukrainian sunflower market is in a phase of growth. Despite challenging weather conditions that are slowing down the harvest, the demand for sunflower seeds remains high. This is reported by the analytical department of the agricultural cooperative PUSK, created within the framework of the VAS. "The sunflower harvest is progressing slowly. Over the past week, the crop has increased by less than 1 million tons, with a total volume of about 6.3 million tons—only half of the planned 11.5–12 million tons. Due to the excess moisture, the quality of the seeds is deteriorating, and the share of marketable product is decreasing. This is stimulating the growth of prices in the market," analysts note. Currently, the average price for sunflower with an oil content of 48% is within 27,100–27,500 UAH/t, and by the end of October, it may rise to 27,500–28,000 UAH/t. "The supply is weak because most producers who planned to sell have already realized their volumes, so factories are forced to ...