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Feed Sunflower Seed Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

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Sunflower Seed
HS Code
120600
Last Updated
2026-09-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Feed Sunflower Seed market coverage spans 121 countries.
  • 39 exporter companies and 38 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 218 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 countries.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-09-21.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Feed Sunflower Seed

Analyze 218 supplier-linked transactions across the top 14 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Feed Sunflower Seed.

Feed Sunflower Seed Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Feed Sunflower Seed: Argentina (+26.1%), Bulgaria (-23.7%), India (+14.6%).

Feed Sunflower Seed Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-10, benchmark Feed Sunflower Seed country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-03, countries with visible Feed Sunflower Seed transaction unit prices: India (1.69 USD / kg).
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-072026-082026-09
India+14.6%912.38 USD / kg (5,529 kg)2.84 USD / kg (4,925 kg)2.48 USD / kg (-)1.52 USD / kg (43,826 kg)2.10 USD / kg (31,480 kg)1.69 USD / kg (24,299 kg)
Belgium+11.1%121.81 USD / kg (144 kg)- (-)1.53 USD / kg (144 kg)1.81 USD / kg (144 kg)1.59 USD / kg (72 kg)- (-)
Bulgaria-23.7%480.90 USD / kg (79,900 kg)0.89 USD / kg (79,900 kg)0.89 USD / kg (219,450 kg)0.89 USD / kg (39,900 kg)1.65 USD / kg (481,590 kg)- (-)
Argentina+26.1%90.85 USD / kg (21,540 kg)0.87 USD / kg (45,100 kg)- (-)- (-)0.85 USD / kg (92,000 kg)- (-)
France-9- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.99 USD / kg (179,622 kg)- (-)
Spain-7- (-)1.30 USD / kg (20,000 kg)0.96 USD / kg (20,000 kg)2.21 USD / kg (59,916 kg)2.25 USD / kg (39,916 kg)- (-)
Morocco-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.98 USD / kg (20,000 kg)- (-)
Portugal-1- (-)- (-)- (-)- (-)0.98 USD / kg (20,000 kg)- (-)
Turkiye-300.67 USD / kg (99,790 kg)- (-)1.57 USD / kg (219,538 kg)1.43 USD / kg (279,412 kg)- (-)- (-)
Ukraine-1- (-)- (-)- (-)0.60 USD / kg (101,770 kg)- (-)- (-)
Feed Sunflower Seed Global Supply Chain Coverage
77 companies
39 exporters and 38 importers are mapped for Feed Sunflower Seed.
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Feed Sunflower Seed Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

39 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Feed Sunflower Seed. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

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Feed Sunflower Seed Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

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(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Sunflower Seed, Feed Sunflower Seed
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Sunflower Oil, Maize Grain, Sunflower Seed +4
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: New Zealand, United Kingdom, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Mexico, Turkiye, South Korea, United States
Supplying Products: Sunflower Seed, Organic Nutrient Powder, Sunflower Seed Flour +5
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: Pakistan, Kazakhstan, United States, Russia, Bulgaria
Supplying Products: Sunflower Seed, Dried Common Bean, Green Bean Seeds +3
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-30
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Morocco, Thailand, Canada, Belgium, United Kingdom, United States
Supplying Products: Niger Seed, Sunflower Seed, Poultry Feed +5
(Bulgaria)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-25
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Australia, Mexico, United States
Supplying Products: Sunflower Seed, Poultry Feed, Hulled Sunflower Seed +3
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Feed Sunflower Seed Global Exporter Coverage
39 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Feed Sunflower Seed (HS Code 120600) in 2024

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RankCountryVolumeValue
1Romania1,231,992,436.634 kg724,073,534.83 USD
2Bulgaria576,135,520.287 kg506,895,990.758 USD
3Turkiye144,959,880 kg346,583,160 USD
4Moldova572,460,625 kg305,910,209 USD
5Hungary402,532,765 kg245,243,873 USD
6United States39,043,552 kg153,350,417 USD
7Spain22,958,159.711 kg80,394,043.296 USD
8Slovakia171,734,008 kg76,487,999.892 USD
9Ukraine215,608,717.935 kg67,354,525.21 USD
10Italy5,847,964 kg57,334,316.959 USD

Feed Sunflower Seed Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Feed Sunflower Seed Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

38 importer companies are mapped for Feed Sunflower Seed demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Feed Sunflower Seed Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-05
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Colombia, Mexico
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Palestine, France, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Djibouti, Japan, Senegal, Israel
(Costa Rica)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-11
Recently Import Partner Companies: 5
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkiye, Pakistan, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico
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Global Importer Coverage
38 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Feed Sunflower Seed.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Feed Sunflower Seed (HS Code 120600) in 2024

For Feed Sunflower Seed in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Bulgaria732,391,898.917 kg449,330,972.894 USD
2Netherlands451,912,978.818 kg322,216,805.942 USD
3Romania350,374,399.055 kg316,545,365.88 USD
4Spain312,657,747.085 kg274,359,642.736 USD
5Ukraine25,535,255.23 kg257,609,039.48 USD
6Turkiye287,716,841 kg207,991,546 USD
7Hungary202,572,346.282 kg164,566,112 USD
8Germany207,749,443.206 kg153,984,491.38 USD
9United States115,296,322.62 kg120,767,584 USD
10Czechia218,939,883.844 kg110,132,372 USD

Feed Sunflower Seed Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (whole seed)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupOilseed (birdseed and food uses)
Scientific NameHelianthus annuus
PerishabilityLow (dried seed is shelf-stable), but quality can deteriorate with high moisture, heat, or poor storage hygiene
Growing Conditions
  • Temperate growing zones with warm summers and adequate sunlight
  • Well-drained soils; sensitive to waterlogging
  • Yield and oil content are affected by heat and moisture stress, especially around flowering and seed fill
Main VarietiesBlack oil sunflower (commonly used in wild bird feed), Striped/confectionery sunflower (larger seed; food and some bird-feed blends), High-oleic hybrids (primarily for oil markets; can influence seed allocation and pricing)
Consumption Forms
  • Whole seed in wild bird feed blends
  • Hulled kernels/chips for premium bird feed blends
  • Crushing for sunflower oil and meal (competing demand that affects availability for bird-feed channels)
Grading Factors
  • Moisture content
  • Foreign material and dust/fines
  • Damaged/heat-damaged seed
  • Odor (musty/sour) and evidence of heating
  • Presence of harmful foreign seeds or filth (contract and regulatory dependent)
Planting to HarvestTypically ~3 to 5 months depending on hybrid and growing conditions

Market

Bird-feed sunflower seed is a traded oilseed used primarily in wild-bird feed blends, with demand linked to retail pet/bird-feed markets and seasonal backyard feeding patterns. Global production and export availability are concentrated in the Black Sea region (notably Russia and Ukraine) alongside the European Union and Argentina, making trade flows sensitive to geopolitics and weather in these origins. Internationally traded lots are typically cleaned and dried whole seed (often black oil type), moving through bulk handlers and then being bagged and blended for retail. Prices and availability commonly co-move with the broader oilseed complex and with regional crush demand, while bird-feed buyers focus on physical quality (cleanliness, low foreign matter, low damage) and storage stability.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term)Bird-feed demand is comparatively steady, while global availability and pricing are cyclical and strongly influenced by harvest outcomes and competing crush demand within the oilseed complex.
Major Producing Countries
  • RussiaLargest producer in USDA PS&D/IPAD listings; major origin for exportable surplus.
  • UkraineTop-tier global producer; export supply is central to Black Sea trade flows.
  • Large producer with significant intra-EU flows and exports; Romania and Bulgaria are key EU production/trade nodes.
  • ArgentinaMajor Southern Hemisphere producer and exporter; provides counter-seasonal availability versus Northern Hemisphere harvests.
  • TurkiyeMeaningful producer and trade participant, appearing in USDA rankings for both imports and exports.
  • KazakhstanGrowing regional producer and exporter in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings.
  • ChinaProducer and importer in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings; demand also driven by food and snack uses.
Major Exporting Countries
  • UkraineAmong the top global exporters in USDA PS&D/IPAD sunflowerseed export rankings.
  • RussiaAmong the top global exporters in USDA PS&D/IPAD sunflowerseed export rankings.
  • ArgentinaMajor exporter and key non-Black Sea diversification origin in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings.
  • TurkiyeAppears as a significant exporter in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings.
  • Exporter in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings; Romania and Bulgaria are prominent EU trade hubs for sunflower products.
  • KazakhstanExporter in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings.
Major Importing Countries
  • IndiaLargest importer in USDA PS&D/IPAD sunflowerseed import rankings (driven mainly by crushing demand, influencing global availability).
  • Top-tier importer in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings; integrates supply for crushing and food uses, influencing regional re-exports.
  • TurkiyeLarge importer in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings; often imports for domestic processing and trade.
  • ChinaMajor importer in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings; demand spans edible and industrial uses.
  • IranSignificant importer in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings.
  • IraqImporter in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings.
  • EgyptImporter in USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings.
Supply Calendar
  • Black Sea (Russia, Ukraine):Aug, Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest window that anchors a large share of globally traded supply.
  • European Union (Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary):Aug, Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest broadly aligned with the Black Sea; regional logistics and intra-EU flows shape availability.
  • Kazakhstan:Sep, OctLater-season steppe origin; can supply into Central and West Asian trade corridors.
  • Turkey:Aug, SepMediterranean/Anatolian harvest period; participates in both import and export markets.
  • Argentina:Feb, Mar, AprSouthern Hemisphere harvest provides counter-seasonal availability versus Eurasia and Europe.

Specification

Major VarietiesBlack oil sunflower seed (small black hull, higher oil content; common in wild bird feed), Striped/confectionery sunflower seed (larger seed; also used in food and sometimes in bird feed blends), Hulled sunflower kernels/chips (used in premium bird feed blends and food markets)
Physical Attributes
  • Clean, dry, free-flowing whole seed with low foreign material for consistent blending and reduced spoilage risk
  • Hull integrity and low damage reduce fines, dust, and oxidation risk during storage and transport
  • Uniform seed size supports consistent blending and consumer perception in retail bird-feed formats
Compositional Metrics
  • Moisture content limits are a core buyer specification because elevated moisture increases mold and storage-heating risk
  • Foreign material and damaged seed limits are routinely specified to reduce contamination, dust, and quality downgrades
  • Oil content (especially for black oil types) influences energy density for bird feed and is linked to price relationships with the oilseed complex
Grades
  • U.S. No. 1 and U.S. No. 2 (United States Standards for Sunflower Seed) are widely referenced in contracts and quality discussions; other markets use buyer-defined contract specs and national standards
Packaging
  • Bulk handling via silos and bulk trucks/rail at origin, with export loading into bulk vessels or containers depending on corridor and buyer requirements
  • Industrial packs (e.g., large sacks/bags) for downstream bagging/blending operations
  • Retail-ready bags for wild bird feed sold through supermarkets, pet stores, and home & garden channels
ProcessingPrimary preparation for bird feed is cleaning/screening and drying; some supply is mechanically dehulled to produce chips/kernels for premium blends

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest -> field drying (as applicable) -> cleaning/screening -> drying to safe storage moisture -> silo storage -> bulk transport -> export shipment -> destination intake testing -> blending/bagging -> retail distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Retail wild-bird feeding demand, especially in temperate markets with seasonal feeding peaks
  • Formulation economics within bird-feed blends (substitution between sunflower seed and other small grains/oilseeds)
  • Competing crush demand for sunflowerseed (oil/meal markets) that can tighten availability for non-crush end uses
Temperature
  • Typically handled under ambient conditions, but quality preservation depends on keeping seed cool and dry to limit oxidation and storage pests
  • Avoiding condensation and moisture ingress during ocean transport and warehousing is critical to reduce mold and heating
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is primarily moisture- and temperature-dependent; poor storage (warm/humid) increases risk of rancidity, insect infestation, and mold-related quality loss
  • Cleanliness (low fines/dust) and consistent storage hygiene reduce infestation pressure during long storage and distribution cycles

Risks

Geopolitical Supply Concentration HighGlobal exportable sunflowerseed supply is heavily concentrated in the Black Sea region (notably Russia and Ukraine in USDA PS&D/IPAD export rankings). Conflict, sanctions, export controls, port disruptions, or insurance/logistics constraints in this corridor can rapidly tighten global availability and raise prices for downstream users, including bird-feed blenders that rely on consistent seed quality and timing.Diversify approved origins (e.g., Argentina, EU, Kazakhstan) and qualify substitute blend components; maintain contracted logistics alternatives and pre-defined quality specs to switch origins quickly.
Climate MediumSunflower yields are vulnerable to heat and drought stress during key growth stages in major Eurasian and European producing belts; adverse harvest weather can also increase drying needs and raise mold/heating risk in storage, affecting both supply volume and usable quality.Track origin-specific crop conditions and harvest progress; build flexibility in procurement timing and require verified drying/storage controls for long-haul lots.
Food Safety MediumAs an animal feed ingredient, sunflower seed can carry biological, chemical, or physical hazards (e.g., contaminants, mycotoxin risks under poor drying/storage, or foreign material) that trigger rejections and reputational risk; feed safety expectations increasingly extend across the full chain from procurement to storage and transport.Apply a documented feed safety program aligned with Codex good animal feeding practices; set incoming testing protocols for moisture, foreign material, and contaminant risks appropriate to destination regulations.
Storage And Pest Infestation MediumLong storage and global distribution elevate risks of insect infestation and quality degradation (fines, off-odors, rancidity), especially if moisture control and sanitation are weak, which is particularly relevant for bird-feed channels with long shelf exposure.Specify storage hygiene, moisture limits, and pest-control practices; use sealed packaging where appropriate and audit high-risk storage nodes in the supply chain.
Sustainability
  • Land-use and biodiversity impacts where sunflower expands into grassland/steppe landscapes; scrutiny increases when expansion displaces high-nature-value habitats
  • Pesticide and seed-treatment management (including pollinator considerations) because sunflower is an insect-pollinated crop and residue compliance matters in cross-border trade
  • Post-harvest losses and waste from spoilage when drying and storage conditions are inadequate, increasing the footprint per usable tonne
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal agricultural labor and occupational safety in harvesting, drying, and storage operations across major producing regions
  • Heightened due-diligence and compliance expectations for supply chains linked to conflict-affected areas and sanctions-relevant trade corridors

FAQ

Which countries dominate global sunflower seed exports that can supply bird-feed markets?USDA PS&D/IPAD rankings list Ukraine and Russia as the top global exporters, followed by Argentina, with Turkey, the European Union, and Kazakhstan also appearing among major exporters. Because bird-feed sunflower seed often competes with crush demand, these export positions can strongly influence availability and pricing in importing markets.
What are the most important quality factors for bird-feed sunflower seed in international trade?Buyers commonly prioritize low moisture (to reduce mold and storage-heating risk), low foreign material and low damage (to reduce dust and spoilage), and clean lots free of harmful contaminants. In some contracts, grading language references the United States Standards for Sunflower Seed (e.g., U.S. No. 1/U.S. No. 2) as a shared quality baseline, alongside buyer-specific specifications.
Why is the Black Sea region considered the key supply risk for sunflower seed?USDA PS&D/IPAD trade rankings show a large share of global sunflowerseed exports coming from Russia and Ukraine. When conflict, sanctions-related constraints, or port and logistics disruptions affect this corridor, importers and blenders can face sudden shortfalls and price spikes, making origin diversification and flexible formulations important risk controls.
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