Sunflower Seeds
Bulk sunflower seeds for oilseed processing and commodity trade.
Sunflower seeds supplied for crushing and processing by origin, crop year and oil content.
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Powering the Global Oil and Meal Trade with Reliable Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seed is an oilseed-type crop traded in bulk as the primary feedstock for crushing into sunflower oil and protein meal, distinct from the confectionery varieties grown for direct snack consumption. It is one of the world’s leading vegetable oil sources, supplying crushers, oil mills and feed compounders across Europe, the Black Sea region and beyond. Prime Elements specializes in sourcing and supplying oilseed-type sunflower seed that meets the oil content, purity and quality standards required for efficient crushing.
Consistent Quality and Performance
Every parcel we supply is tested for oil content, moisture, admixture and hull content before loading, so crushers can plan press yields with confidence. Our origination network across Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria and Argentina provides reliable year-round access to high-oil crushing-grade seed.
Trusted Logistics Partner
We coordinate bulk vessel, rail and truck movements from inland elevator and Black Sea and Danube river ports through to crushing plants worldwide. Our logistics team manages vessel nomination, phytosanitary documentation and loading schedules to keep supply chains running on time.
Compliance and Sustainability
Prime Elements sources sunflower seed with documented origin traceability, supporting buyers who require evidence of sustainable farming practices or non-GMO status. We work with suppliers committed to responsible storage and quality control from field to port.
Why Choose Sunflower Seeds from Prime Elements?
- High Oil Yield: Strong oil content for efficient crushing economics.
- Verified Purity: Low admixture, foreign matter and hull content across shipments.
- Established Origination: Reliable sourcing from leading Black Sea and South American producers.
- Logistics Expertise: End-to-end coordination from elevator to crushing plant.
Choose Prime Elements as your partner in dependable, quality-assured sunflower seed supply for the global crushing industry.
Oilseed-type sunflower seed is used primarily as a crushing feedstock, yielding sunflower oil and high-fiber protein meal as co-products.
Typical applications include:
- Crude and refined sunflower oil production
- High-oleic sunflower oil for food manufacturing
- Sunflower meal for livestock and poultry feed
- Biodiesel feedstock
- Industrial oleochemicals
- Bird feed and pet food formulation
Its high oil content and favorable test weight make it an efficient, high-yielding feedstock for the vegetable oil and animal feed industries.
| Parameter | Unit | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Oil content | % (on dry basis) | 42 – 50 |
| Moisture content | % | ≤ 9.0 |
| Admixture / foreign matter | % | ≤ 3.0 |
| Hull content | % | 20 – 28 |
| Test weight | kg/hl | 38 – 45 |
| Broken / damaged seeds | % | ≤ 5.0 |
Specifications vary depending on growing origin and harvest season.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Delivery terms | FOB / CFR / CIF, contracted under GAFTA-type standard terms |
| Transport modes | Bulk vessel (Handysize / Panamax), river barge, hopper rail cars, bulk trucks |
| Shipment size | 5,000 – 40,000 MT per vessel; smaller parcels by rail or truck |
| Packaging | Bulk (loose), occasional big-bag for smaller specialty lots |
| Storage | Port silo terminals, inland country elevators, covered bulk warehousing |
| Handling | Pneumatic and mechanical conveyor loading, grain elevators, weighbridge control |
Our standards are non-negotiable.
Every product in our portfolio is documented, tested and certified against international standards — and our memberships put that commitment on the record.
ISCC
International Sustainability & Carbon Certification.
EPCA
European Petrochemical Association — active member.
GROFOR
Federal Association of German Fuel Trade.
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