
Russian sunflower seed purchase prices are now set mainly by domestic crushing margins rather than export parity, because restricted Black Sea access limits exports. Processors have gained pricing power, and farmers have less ability to benefit from higher global prices.
Experts expect this model to persist until export logistics are fully restored.
Export restrictions cut Russian seed off from world demand, which keeps domestic supply pressure on local crushers and weakens the link to global sunflower prices. Sunflower meal supply for feed buyers depends on how crush margins and export access evolve.
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