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Min. Order
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Sunflowers
Superior quality Sunflowers seeds with high oil yield and minimal moisture, perfect for industrial and culinary use.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
5 Metric Tons
HS Code
1207
Origin
India
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin (IOPEPC / FIEO)
- Phytosanitary Certificate (PPQS)
- Fumigation Certificate
- Pesticide Residue & Heavy Metal Report (EC 396/2005)
- Non-GMO Declaration
- SGS / Bureau Veritas Inspection Report
- Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Available Bag Sizes
25kg50kg1000kg Jumbo
Available Bag Types
PP (Polypropylene)Paper LaminatedJuteBulk Jumbo BagVacuum Pack
Product Overview
COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT OVERVIEW
High-oil content Sunflowers seeds sourced from sustainable farms. These seeds are ideal for oil extraction and edible purposes, meeting the highest international standards for purity and freshness. As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Sunflowers meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide. Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Sunflowers is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Sunflowers meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Sunflowers is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
What is Sunflowers?
Sunflower seed (Helianthus annuus) is one of the world's most important oilseeds, traded in two distinct commercial streams: large-seeded confectionery/striped seed used for snacking, kernels, bakery and bird food, and small-seeded oil-type seed crushed for sunflower oil. While the global oil-type trade is dominated by the Black Sea region, the confectionery and dehulled-kernel segment is a specialised niche where origin quality, seed size, kernel recovery and clean sortex grading set the premium.
India cultivates sunflower mainly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and parts of Maharashtra. Although India is a large net importer of sunflower OIL, it has carved a competitive niche exporting confectionery sunflower seed, dehulled sunflower kernels and bird-food/feed-grade seed. Indian sortex-cleaned kernels and striped seed serve bakery, snack and pet/bird-food manufacturers across the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe.
Global demand for the oil-type seed is anchored by Ukraine, Russia and Argentina, which together dominate world sunflower oilseed and oil supply. India differentiates not on bulk oil volume but on confectionery-grade and kernel exports — clean, food-safe, sortex-graded seed and kernels backed by FSSAI, lab-tested residue reports and reliable container logistics from West-coast ports.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Sunflower Seeds & Kernels (Helianthus annuus) |
| Oil Content (oil-type seed) | 40% Min |
| Moisture Content | 8% Max |
| Purity / Admixture | 98% Min purity / 2% Max admixture |
| FFA (Free Fatty Acid) | 2% Max |
| Kernel Recovery (confectionery) | 55–60% (size dependent) |
| Seed Size (confectionery) | Striped, large-seeded; sortex graded |
| Damaged / Discoloured Kernels | 1% Max |
| Aflatoxin | Within EU limits (EC 1881/2006) |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% Max (sortex cleaned) |
| Colour (kernel) | Light to creamy white, uniform |
| Processing | Machine cleaned, sortex / colour sorted; dehulled kernel grades available |
Commercial Grades & Classification
Confectionery Striped Seed
Processing: Large-seeded striped, sortex cleaned, in-shell
Colour: Black-and-white striped shell
Use Case: Snacking, roasting & salting, in-shell retail packs
+$80–$150/MT over oil-type seed
Dehulled Sunflower Kernel (Bakery Grade)
Processing: Mechanically dehulled, sortex sorted, food-grade
Colour: Light creamy white, uniform
Use Case: Bakery, granola, snack bars, confectionery toppings
+$300–$500/MT over oil-type seed
Bird Food / Feed Grade Seed
Processing: Cleaned in-shell, lower cosmetic spec
Colour: Black or striped
Use Case: Wild bird food, pet food mixes, feed
−$50–$100/MT below oil-type seed
Oil-Type Seed (Black)
Processing: Small black oil-type, cleaned
Colour: Black
Use Case: Oil crushing feedstock
Base export benchmark
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Confectionery Striped Seed | $700 – $950/MT | In-shell snacking grade (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Dehulled Sunflower Kernel (Bakery) | $1,300 – $1,800/MT | Food-grade dehulled kernel premium (indicative Q1 2026) |
| Bird Food / Feed Grade Seed | $550 – $750/MT | Feed and wild-bird-food grade (indicative Q1 2026) |
Price Influencing Factors
- •Black Sea oil-type supply — Ukraine, Russia and Argentina set the global oilseed/oil price floor that anchors all grades
- •Confectionery seed size and kernel recovery — larger striped seed and higher kernel yield command premiums
- •Dehulling and sortex quality — clean, uniform food-grade kernels carry the largest premium
- •India crop weather in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana — affects confectionery seed availability
- •Global sunflower oil prices — spillover demand between oilseed and kernel markets
- •USD/INR exchange rate — INR depreciation improves Indian FOB competitiveness for niche exports
India vs Ukraine / Russia: Sunflowers Comparison
Ukraine, Russia and Argentina dominate the global oil-type sunflower seed and sunflower oil trade on sheer volume and cost. India does not compete on bulk oilseed; instead it serves the confectionery seed, dehulled kernel and bird-food niche with food-grade sortex processing, FSSAI compliance and reliable container logistics for buyers seeking origin diversification away from the Black Sea.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Ukraine / Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Focus | Confectionery seed, dehulled kernel & bird food | Bulk oil-type seed & sunflower oil |
| Volume Scale | Niche specialist volumes | Dominant global bulk supply |
| Food-Grade Kernel Processing | Advanced sortex dehulling for bakery | Mostly crushing-oriented |
| Origin Diversification | Stable alternative to Black Sea risk | Exposed to regional/geopolitical disruption |
| Logistics to Asia/ME | Short transit from west-coast ports | Longer routes to South & SE Asia |
| Price | Premium niche positioning | Lowest-cost bulk |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Snacking & Roasting
Confectionery striped seed is roasted, salted and packed in-shell for the snacking trade across the Middle East and South East Asia, where large uniform seed and clean sortex grading are key buyer requirements.
UAESaudi ArabiaEgyptVietnamIndonesia
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Bakery & Health Food
Dehulled sunflower kernels are used in multigrain breads, granola, energy bars, mueslis and salad toppings. Light, uniform, food-safe kernels are demanded by bakery and health-food manufacturers in the EU and Asia.
GermanyNetherlandsUAESingaporeMalaysia
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Bird Food & Pet Food
In-shell black and striped sunflower seed is a staple of wild bird food and pet/feed mixes. Cleaned feed-grade seed serves pet-food and bird-food packers in Europe and the Gulf.
UKGermanyUAENetherlandsFrance
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Oil Extraction
Oil-type black sunflower seed is crushed for sunflower oil — a light, high-linoleic cooking oil. India's domestic crush and select export feedstock serves oil millers seeking origin flexibility.
India (domestic)Sri LankaBangladeshNepalUAE
Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
Ukraine
World's largest sunflower oilseed/oil exporterBlack Sea powerhouse dominating bulk oil-type seed and sunflower oil supply.
Russia
Top-tier global supplierMajor oil-type seed and sunflower oil exporter alongside Ukraine.
Argentina
Leading Southern-Hemisphere supplierLarge oil-type and confectionery seed exporter serving the Americas and Europe.
India
Confectionery & kernel niche exporterKarnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Net oil importer but a specialist confectionery seed, kernel and bird-food exporter.
Key Consumption Nodes
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia
Strong snacking culture driving in-shell confectionery seed demand plus bakery kernel imports.
EU — Germany, Netherlands
Bakery, health-food and bird-food hub importing dehulled kernels and feed-grade seed.
South East Asia
Growing snack, bakery and health-food demand across Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
South Asia
Sunflower oil crushing and edible-oil demand across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Market Intelligence
Sunflower trade splits into a bulk oil-type segment dominated by the Black Sea, and a specialised confectionery/kernel segment where India competes. India is a large importer of sunflower oil, yet a niche exporter of confectionery seed, dehulled kernels and bird food — winning on food-grade sortex processing and origin diversification rather than volume.
Market Size
Global sunflower seed & oil trade exceeds $30 billion annually; the confectionery/kernel niche is a smaller but premium food-grade segment
Growth Rate
~4–5% CAGR — led by snacking, bakery kernels and health-food adoption
Core Demand Drivers
- Healthy snacking trend lifting in-shell confectionery seed consumption in the Middle East and Asia
- Bakery and granola growth driving dehulled sunflower kernel demand in the EU and Asia
- Wild-bird-food and pet-food markets sustaining feed-grade in-shell seed demand in Europe
- Buyer appetite for origin diversification away from Black Sea geopolitical risk
- Plant-protein and seed-topping clean-label trends boosting food-grade kernel usage
Supply Dynamics
The global oil-type seed and oil market is concentrated in Ukraine, Russia and Argentina, exposing buyers to Black Sea geopolitical and logistics risk. India's sunflower acreage in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana feeds a confectionery and kernel niche, so Indian export pricing tracks the Black Sea floor plus a food-grade processing premium.
⚠ India Risk Factor
India is structurally a net importer of sunflower OIL, so domestic crush demand can compete with export seed availability. Confectionery export volumes depend on crop weather in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and on maintaining seed size and kernel recovery. EU residue (MRL) and aflatoxin compliance are the key food-safety risks for kernel exports.
Future Outlook
The strongest growth for Indian exporters lies in dehulled food-grade kernels for bakery and health food, and in origin-diversification demand as buyers de-risk from the Black Sea. Investment in sortex dehulling, larger confectionery seed varieties and EU residue compliance positions India to grow its premium niche even while remaining an oil importer.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower Seeds (Whole) | 1206.00 | 12060010 | Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken — of seed quality |
| Sunflower Seeds (Other) | 1206.00 | 12060090 | Sunflower seeds, whether or not broken — other (confectionery / kernel / bird food) |
| Crude Sunflower Oil | 1512.11 | 15121110 | Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions — crude |
| Refined Sunflower Oil | 1512.19 | 15121910 | Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and fractions — other than crude |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI | FSSAI License | Indian food safety compliance for cleaning, dehulling and packing facilities |
| EU Pesticide MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Multi-residue testing for confectionery and kernel exports to the EU |
| Aflatoxin Limit | Regulation EC 1881/2006 | Mycotoxin control for food-grade kernels and confectionery seed |
| ISO 22000 / HACCP | ISO 22000 | Food safety management certification for export processing units |
| NPOP Organic | NPOP / NOP | Certified organic sunflower seed and kernel available for clean-label channels |
| Non-GMO | — | Indian sunflower is conventional, naturally non-GMO |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12 months (in-shell) / 9–12 months (kernel) under dry storage
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry warehouse below 20°C and 65% RH. Dehulled kernels are oil-rich and prone to rancidity, so low-moisture, low-temperature storage and quick turnover are critical.
Container Type
20ft FCL with HDPE liner to prevent moisture ingress; vacuum packing available for oil-rich kernels
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation for pest control as required; food-grade kernels handled in hygienic, residue-controlled lines.
Storage Advantage
Sortex cleaning and disciplined low-moisture storage keep confectionery seed and kernels food-safe and rancidity-free through ocean transit.
Why Source Sunflowers from India?
- Specialist confectionery seed and dehulled kernel supply for bakery and snacking markets
- Food-grade sortex processing producing clean, uniform, light kernels
- Reliable origin diversification away from Black Sea geopolitical and logistics risk
- FSSAI, ISO 22000 and lab-tested residue/aflatoxin compliance per shipment
- Short transit from west-coast ports to the Middle East and South East Asia
- Organic NPOP sunflower seed and kernel available for clean-label buyers
Industrial Usage
Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
Export Standard Cartons / Palletized
Private Label / OEM
Custom Packaging & OEM Support Available
Port of Loading
Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) or Mundra Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
Global Export Reach for Sunflowers
IndianXporter successfully exports Sunflowers to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Sunflowers
Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Sunflowers under your brand name with our expert OEM services.
- Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
- Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
- FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
- Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
Retail Ready
From Design to Delivery
Export Markets
USA UAE Europe South East Asia
We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.
Importing Sunflowers: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Sunflowers?
Our standard lead time for Sunflowers is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Sunflowers before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Sunflowers for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Sunflowers?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Sunflowers?
Our standard MOQ for Sunflowers is 5 Metric Tons. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Sunflowers?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Sunflowers to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Sunflowers is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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