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Ukrainian sunflower seed prices rose sharply in the past week, supported by higher sunflower oil prices and strong demand from large processors with attractive margins. Some oilseed plants in Ukraine suspended operations due to power outages, particularly in southern and frontline regions.
Seed prices reached record levels of 28,800-30,000 hryvnias per ton CPT (48% oil content).
Plant shutdowns cut domestic oil and meal supply while processors bid up seed, supporting sunflower oil and meal prices. Analysts warn of a near-term correction as export oil price growth slows.
apk-inform.comJan 26, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 85 past bullish logistics events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.7% over 5 sessions (64% higher; middle half -1.3% to +2.7%), and +3.1% over 20.
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Record Ukrainian seed prices and power-outage plant shutdowns on the move date cut domestic crush and meal supply while raising input costs, which supports sunflower meal prices.
