Grain
Sunflower Seeds (Oilseed Grade)
HS1206.00.10StandardGOST 22391-89
Russia is the world's largest sunflower seed producer and exporter, with production centred in the Krasnodar, Rostov, and Saratov regions. Sunflower seeds conforming to GOST 22391-89 provide oil content of ≥44% (dry basis) for crushing into sunflower oil and meal. SFERA LLC sources certified sunflower seeds directly from Russian producers with full quality analysis confirming oil content, moisture (≤8%), foreign matter, and phytosanitary status.
Specifications
| Oil content (dry basis) | ≥44.0% |
| Moisture content | ≤8.0% |
| Oleic acid | 14–19% (standard); ≥75% (high-oleic) |
| Linoleic acid | 68–78% (standard variety) |
| Foreign matter | ≤3.0% |
| Weed seeds | ≤1.0% |
| Damaged seeds | ≤5.0% |
| Husk content | ≤12% |
| Free fatty acids | ≤1.5% |
| Variety type | Open-pollinated or hybrid (as specified) |
| Quality Assurance | Independent inspection at loading port |
Logistics
| Loading Ports | Novorossiysk, Taman, Azov, Rostov-on-Don |
| Lot Size | 3,000–30,000 MT per vessel |
| Transit Estimate | 5–12 days to Turkey; 20–35 days to Asia |
Reference Pricing
⚠ Indicative only. Final CIF price confirmed in your Full Corporate Offer.
Documentation Requirements
- CoO TPP RF
- phytosanitary cert
- quality cert
- oil content cert
- B/L Phytosanitary Fumigation/heat treatment cert for destination requirements