Learn how the current sunflower price in €/t is formed — the difference between classic black and HO sunflower, the effect of oil content and the link to the sunflower-oil market. At Feliz s.r.o. we buy sunflower from Slovak and European farmers at fair market prices, with our own logistics straight from your farm.
The sunflower price is strongly linked to the sunflower-oil market and to production in the Black Sea region. Below are indicative levels compared with the other crops; you can find the live exchange price of wheat and corn on the home page in the Prices section. We confirm the binding purchase price for sunflower on inquiry.
Prices are indicative market levels — they serve neither as a binding purchase price nor as investment advice. We will gladly confirm your specific purchase price for sunflower (classic and HO) based on an inquiry.
Sunflower is an oilseed, and its price is closely linked to demand for sunflower oil. The world market for sunflower is strongly tied to production in the Black Sea region (Ukraine and Russia are among the largest producers in the world), so the harvest and export there significantly influence the price here too. The price is quoted in euros per tonne (€/t) and runs to several hundred euros per tonne — usually substantially higher than cereals.
For sunflower too, the difference between the market and the purchase price applies. The purchase price is affected most by the oil content, the sunflower type (classic black vs. HO) and cleanliness (moisture and share of impurities).
For sunflower it is important to distinguish the type, because each is intended for a different use and has a different price level:
The most common type, intended for pressing sunflower oil. The price follows the oil content and the oil market.
High content of oleic acid for more demanding food and technical use. When it meets the parameters, it is more expensive.
Larger striped grain for food use (dehulling, direct consumption). The price follows the size and quality of the grain.
Below are indicative parameters that affect the purchase price of sunflower. The exact limits and premiums for oil content or type vary by buyer and vintage.
| Parameter | Recommended value | Effect on price |
|---|---|---|
| Oil content | 44 – 50 % | higher = higher price |
| Moisture | ≤ 8 % | higher = deduction and drying |
| Impurities | ≤ 2 % | deduction above the limit |
| Type | black / HO / striped | HO and food-grade is more expensive |
| Healthy, non-heated grain | yes | condition for the full price |
Tip: For sunflower, watch oil content and moisture and separate HO sunflower from the classic one — HO may carry a premium that you would lose by mixing. Have an analysis done and state the type and oil content in your inquiry so we can give you a precise price.
Several factors act on the final sunflower price at once:
Sunflower is usually harvested here in September and October. During the harvest the new crop enters the market and the price is under pressure; in the following months the trend follows demand from oil processors and world balances, above all from the Black Sea region. When deciding on the timing of the sale, also weigh the costs and risks of storage (sunflower is sensitive to moisture and heating).
We are a Slovak company with more than 20 years of experience in trading agricultural commodities. We buy sunflower (black and HO) directly from growers in Central Europe.
We work from the international market for sunflower and sunflower oil — without unnecessary intermediaries.
We arrange transport straight from your farm — by lorry and full train sets, regardless of volume.
After taking over and confirming the delivery, we pay the agreed amount within short, pre-set terms.
From every delivery we take a representative sample and take the oil content and type into account — fair for both sides.
See the current and purchase prices of the other commodities we buy as well.
The most common questions from farmers about the current and purchase price of sunflower.
The sunflower price is closely linked to demand for sunflower oil and to production in the Black Sea region. It is quoted in €/t and runs to several hundred euros per tonne. The decisive factors are oil content and type (black vs. HO). We confirm the specific price usually within 24 hours of an inquiry.
HO sunflower (high oleic) is intended for more demanding food and technical use and, when it meets the parameters, usually achieves a higher price than classic black sunflower. The exact premium depends on processor demand and the quality of the harvest.
On demand for sunflower oil, on production in the Black Sea region, on oil content and type (black vs. HO), on moisture and impurities, on the EUR/USD rate, the volume, delivery date and the distance to loading.
In euros per tonne (€/t) at standard moisture and impurities. It is based on the international market for sunflower and sunflower oil, which is strongly linked to the Black Sea region.
Fill in a no-obligation inquiry (sunflower type, volume, oil content, region) and we will confirm the fair purchase price usually within 24 hours. We also arrange sampling, quality control and transport straight from your farm.
Send us a no-obligation inquiry with the sunflower type (black/HO), the volume, oil content and region. We will prepare a fair purchase price usually within 24 hours — including transport straight from your farm.