Freshdi Market Insight
Sunflower Seeds market data to source with confidence
Sunflower Seeds are sourced from 27 countries, with South Africa (11.9%), Tanzania (11.9%) and Germany (7.5%) leading the base of 67 suppliers, offering a mix of regional origins but with limited concentration. The typical range is USD 556 - 792 per metric ton FOB, centered around a USD 643 median, so buyers should compare both ends of the range when evaluating offers. Buyer inquiries increased 31.9% to 120 in the last 30 days. Buyers request CFR more often than suppliers offer it — a 13.6 percentage point gap — so a CFR price must be explicitly asked for in sourcing requests.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
216supply
216 Sunflower Seeds supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
67companies
67 active Sunflower Seeds suppliers, 0.5% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
27origins
Freshdi lists Sunflower Seeds suppliers from 27 countries, led by South Africa at 11.9%, as of 14 November 2026.
+31.9% over 12m
In the 30 days to 14 November 2026, buyers sent 120 Sunflower Seeds inquiries on Freshdi, up 31.9% from the previous 30 days.
67 suppliers are actively offering Sunflower Seeds on the platform, with 10 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This shows a steady level of engagement—suppliers are not just listing once and leaving, but actively maintaining their inventory. For buyers, that means fresh, current product details and pricing are available, reducing the risk of outdated or mismatched offers. 216 active listings mean there’s a wide range of options across different grades, packaging sizes, and processing types. A buyer can quickly find a match without needing to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote. The volume also suggests suppliers treat this category as a core part of their operations, not a side product. Suppliers come from 27 countries, with South Africa making up just 11.9% of the total. This broad geographic spread gives buyers significant flexibility in sourcing—whether they're looking for specific regional traits, compliance standards, or supply chain resilience, there are multiple origins to compare and choose from. Buyer inquiries jumped 31.9% to 120 in the last 30 days, signaling strong and growing interest. This surge means demand is rising quickly, and suppliers may be getting booked up faster than usual—buyers should act now to secure their preferred specs before availability tightens.
Buyers posted 40 requests for Sunflower Seeds globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026.
- Over the 365 days to 14 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 216 active Sunflower Seeds supply listings from 67 suppliers in 27 countries, built on 27 source documents and 171 supply observations.
- Compared with the previous 30 days, buyer inquiries for Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi rose 31.9% in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, with 115.39% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 347 days.
- Freshdi received 40 buyer requests for Sunflower Seeds in the 365 days to 14 November 2026 against 216 active listings — 5.4 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Sunflower Seeds suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Export: Sunflower Seeds · Sunflower · Sunflower Seed
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- Freshdi's most-contacted verified Sunflower Seeds supplier handled 3 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026, replying to 89%.
- Freshdi counts 1 of its 67 Sunflower Seeds suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 14 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Sunflower Seeds had 23 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 2 from the previous month. The catalog is growing quickly, so a buyer sees a much larger number of fresh offers appearing in a short time. Compare listing dates when evaluating offers to spot which ones are most current.
Is the market busy?
23 of the 67 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The group includes both long-standing and new sellers, which expands the pool of potential suppliers but means buyers must assess each one’s track record. A new supplier has less history to rely on, so a buyer needs to verify consistency before placing a first order. Check verification and start a new seller with a sample or a small trial order.
1014.9% of 67
46.0% of 67
1420.9% of 67
Can these suppliers be trusted?
61 of 67 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are common: 30 of 67 list one, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is the most held, by 3 of them. For a shipment requiring origin documentation, filter for CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN to ensure compliance.
- Freshdi refreshed 42 of 216 Sunflower Seeds supply listings (19.4%) within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 23 (10.6%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 41 of 67 Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi (61.2%) were active, with 10 (14.9%) active within the last month, and 23 new suppliers registered.
- 91.0% of Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 30 certified Freshdi Sunflower Seeds supplier profiles, 13.3% hold ISO, 10.0% hold PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE, 10.0% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 10.0% hold SGS, and 10.0% hold FDA_REGISTRATION; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Sunflower Seeds offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
CIF79.1%
As of 14 November 2026, CIF leads the trade terms of Sunflower Seeds supply on Freshdi at 79.1%, followed by FOB at 11.2% and CIP at 8.2%.
556–792
USD/MT FOBSunflower Seeds supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 556 and 792 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 643 across 40 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
5MT median
As of 14 November 2026, Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi typically ask a minimum order of 5 MT, with most listings between 5 and 20 MT.
27countries
South Africa (11.9%), Tanzania (11.9%) and Germany (7.5%) lead Sunflower Seeds supply origins on Freshdi, as of 14 November 2026.
Sunflower Seeds listings show a typical range of USD 556 - 792 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 643. The typical minimum order quantity for Sunflower Seeds is 5 MT, with most listings falling within the range of 5 to 20 MT, offering buyers a consistent baseline while allowing for scalable order sizes. CIF is the dominant trade term offered by suppliers for Sunflower Seeds at 79.1%, with FOB accounting for 11.2% — indicating that the majority of suppliers include freight and insurance costs in the quoted price, with delivery to the destination port being the standard arrangement. T/T is the most common payment method used by suppliers for Sunflower Seeds at 72.2%, followed by L/C at 9.5%, reflecting a strong preference for bank transfers in transactional terms.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 98 requests | 27 products | 0.3 |
| India | 16 requests | 27 products | 1.7 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 13 requests | 27 products | 2.1 |
| European Union | 10 requests | 27 products | 2.7 |
| Tanzania | 9 requests | 27 products | 3.0 |
Worldwide, 27 listings meet 98 buyer requests - 0.3 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. India sends 16 of those requests (16.3%), and there the same 27 listings make 1.7 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
CFR is the clearest mismatch: 14% of buyer requests ask for it, yet only 0.4% of listings offer it (38 supply vs 73 demand observations), buyers ask for it 13.6 pts more often than suppliers offer. CIF runs the other way - 79.1% of listings against 45.5% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 33.6 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
Other terms are the widest payment gap: 39.8% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 4.6% of listings accept it (34 supply vs 65 demand observations), buyers ask for it 35.2 pts more often than suppliers offer. T/T is the reverse gap: 72.2% of listings against 18.5% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 53.7 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
Buyers ask for Iranian origin in 2 requests with no current listings from Iran - an opening for Iranian suppliers.
- On Freshdi, the median Sunflower Seeds buyer price is USD 200 across 6 buyer prices, below the USD 642.9 supply median across 40 listings, as of 14 November 2026.
- As of 14 November 2026, for Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi, CFR is the widest trade term gap - 14% of buyer requests against 0.4% of listings - while CIF runs the other way at 79.1% of listings against 45.5% of requests.
- As of 14 November 2026, for Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi, other terms is the widest payment term gap - 39.8% of buyer requests against 4.6% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 72.2% of listings against 18.5% of requests.
- Freshdi had 27 Sunflower Seeds listings against 98 buyer requests (0.3 listings per request), and buyers in India posted 16 of them (1.7 listings per request), in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- Sunflower Seeds buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Iran 2 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
- India (16), Tanzania (9) and Sri Lanka (8) sent the most of the 98 Sunflower Seeds buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 14 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Sunflower Seeds
Freshdi received 40 buyer requests for Sunflower Seeds in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Sunflower Seeds suppliers
216 listings from 67 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi have a median price of USD 643 per metric ton, FOB, based on 40 current listings. The price range spans from USD 556 to USD 792, indicating a clear spread that reflects differences in quality, origin, and grading. Buyers should evaluate each listing's specific attributes rather than relying on the median as a one-size-fits-all benchmark.
The typical minimum order quantity for Sunflower Seeds is 5.0 MT, with a range from 5.0 to 20.0 MT across current listings. While the low end is fixed at 5.0 MT, the upper limit of 20.0 MT suggests flexibility for larger buyers. This consistency allows small to medium-sized operations to source reliably without being locked into excessive volume.
T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Sunflower Seeds, adopted by 72.2% of suppliers on Freshdi. It is the default expectation when requesting a quote, though buyers should verify the exact terms with each supplier to avoid discrepancies in payment structure or timing.
91.0% of the 67 Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 61 verified profiles. Additionally, 30 suppliers list a certificate, with CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN being the most common at 3 suppliers. This high level of verification and documentation provides strong assurance of legitimacy and compliance for buyers seeking reliable sourcing partners.
Post a buying request specifying your required grade, quantity, and destination, or browse live Sunflower Seeds listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Sunflower Seeds listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 12 November 2026 - 216 active listings, 39 buyer requests, 27 source documents, and 171 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Sunflower Seeds type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Sunflower Seeds, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Sunflower Seeds
On Freshdi, Sunflower Seeds sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Fruit. Sunflower Seeds shares its group on Freshdi with Sunflower Kernels Chips, Pineapple Spears, Mandarina Packages, Slivered Almonds and Blanched Slivered Almonds. On Freshdi, Sunflower Seeds is tracked as Sunflower Seeds (HS code 1206). Sunflower Seeds drew 40 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Post a buying request for Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
Buying Sunflower Seeds factory direct: what to know
What Sunflower Seeds manufacturers state in their offers, for importers who want to source directly.
How much does Sunflower Seeds cost from suppliers?
Sunflower Seeds offers on Freshdi are typically priced at $556–$792/ton FOB, with a minimum order of 5–20 tons, as of November 2026. Use these ranges to judge a Sunflower Seeds quote, then compare offers on one Incoterm, packaging and quantity.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $556–$792/ton | 5–20 tons | FOB |
Use the ranges to judge a quote, then ask several suppliers for offers on identical terms.
Where are Sunflower Seeds suppliers based?
The largest group of Sunflower Seeds suppliers on Freshdi is in South Africa (12%), then Tanzania (12%) and Germany (8%) (November 2026 data). The Sunflower Seeds suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 32%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 12% | 8 |
| Tanzania | 12% | 8 |
| Germany | 8% | 5 |
| Thailand | 6% | 4 |
| Egypt | 4% | 3 |
| France | 4% | 3 |
| India | 4% | 3 |
| Moldova, Republic of | 4% | 3 |
Comparing two or three origins helps you weigh price against freight and delivery time.
What trade and payment terms come with Sunflower Seeds offers?
The usual terms of a Sunflower Seeds offer on Freshdi are CIF (79%) for delivery and T/T (72%) for payment (November 2026 data). The next most common are FOB (11%). In a CIF deal, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 79% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 11% |
| CIP | Incoterm | 8% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 0% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 0% |
| DDP | Incoterm | 0% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 0% |
| T/T | Payment term | 72% |
Quote or ask on the terms the other side uses most, and agree the Incoterm before the price.
Which categories are related to Sunflower Seeds?
Sunflower Seeds on Freshdi is related to Seeds, Fresh Red Apples and Fresh Green Apples, all within Fruit. Among them, Seeds counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 726.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | Group it belongs to | 17 |
| Seeds | Same-group category | 726 |
| Fresh Red Apples | Same-group category | 196 |
| Fresh Green Apples | Same-group category | 183 |
| Fresh Citrus Fruit | Same-group category | 177 |
| Fresh Organic Apples | Same-group category | 168 |
| Raw Pine Nuts | Same-group category | 164 |
| Black Sunflower Seeds | Same-group category | 129 |
A narrower sub-group can match your specification better than the wider category.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.