# Sunflower prices in Ukraine are rising, while oil remains under the pressure of low demand

> Sunflower seed prices in Ukraine rebounded in early April after a sharp March drop, as processors sought seed to resume meal and oil exports via the grain corridor. Producers are holding sales expecting prices to return to January levels, while processors offer lower prices. USDA's April balance sheet kept Ukraine's sunflower export forecast at 2.65 million tons, though restrictions on Ukrainian grain into neighboring EU states could reduce actual shipments.

- Date: 2023-04-13 · published 2023-04-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Ukraine · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/36518-sunflower-prices-in-ukraine-are-rising-while-oil-remains-under-the-pressure-of
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md), [Soybean Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBO.md)

## Why it matters

Tighter farmer selling and firm processor demand support sunflower meal and oil prices, while EU import curbs cap export outlets for Ukrainian oilseeds and pressure oil values amid weak demand.

## Read by commodity

- SBO: bearish ▼
- SUNMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- ukragroconsult.com: https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/sunflower-prices-in-ukraine-are-rising-while-oil-remains-under-the-pressure-of-low-demand/

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