Romanian sunseed price finally exceeded last year level

According to the price monitoring of UkrAgroConsult, Romanian sunseed gained USD 25/mt over the week of August 2-9 (FOB Constanta). Current price is now USD 10/mt higher y/y due to the weather risks.

In June-August, severe drought and excessive temperatures were in Romania. Crop conditions may gradually deteriorate; as soil drought of various intensity is now seen in almost all regions without irrigation. This reduces accumulations of dry matter and promotes small-diameter of sunflower heads with lower quality and yields.

Some farmers in the southern and eastern areas have already started sunseed harvesting.