China's sunflower kernel exports are expected to reach 600,000 tonnes in 2026 as Q4 shipments peak. Premium kernels are firm to slightly stronger, while mainstream crude kernels are softer with widening regional and quality discounts.
Exporters are protecting margins through specification upgrades and FX gains.
Solid export demand supports premium kernel values, but competition from Ukrainian kernels is constrained only by Black Sea logistics and could return if routes normalize. Weak mainstream pricing pressures margins across the sunflower chain.
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