# Sunflower prices rise to $678 per ton despite doubling of processing cost – AgroNews

> The CPT spot index for Ukrainian sunflower seed reached $678 per ton including VAT, up $13 on the week, while processing costs have more than doubled year over year. Sunflower oil fell $30 to $1,490 per ton FOB northern EU ports, and meal traded at $215-225 with western-border meal at $238-245.

- Date: 2026-01-26 · published 2026-01-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Ukraine · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/12813-sunflower-prices-rise-to-678-per-ton-despite-doubling-of-processing-cost
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md), [Soybean Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBO.md)

## Why it matters

High crush costs are restraining processing activity, while falling oil and meal prices weaken processor margins. Weaker product prices point to pressure on sunflower oil and meal values.

## Read by commodity

- SBO: bearish ▼
- SUNMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- agronews.ua: https://agronews.ua/en/news/sunflower-prices-rise-to-678-per-ton-despite-doubling-of-processing-cost/

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