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Key Takeaway
- Factors affecting Sunflower seed Exp. Cake (Maharashtra/Karnataka) 25/2.5 prices: Prices are primarily influenced by sunflower seed availability, crop production, mandi arrivals, crushing volumes, and inventories in Maharashtra and Karnataka. As a by-product of sunflower oil extraction, sunflower oil prices, seed procurement costs and crusher margins directly affect meal supply and pricing.
- Demand from poultry, dairy, livestock and aquaculture feed manufacturers is a key driver, with feed formulation requirements and protein demand influencing purchasing activity. Prices are also affected by competing protein meals such as soybean meal, rapeseed/mustard meal, groundnut cake and cottonseed meal, which determine the relative cost-effectiveness of sunflower meal.
- Domestic and export demand, international oilseed meal prices, currency movements and freight costs can further influence prices. Additionally, protein content, fibre level, residual oil, moisture, quality specifications, seasonal availability, regional feed demand, inventory levels and trader activity contribute to short-term price movements.
About This Dataset
Sunflowerseed Exp. Cake (Mah./Karn.) 25/2.5 refers to sunflowerseed extraction meal produced in Maharashtra or Karnataka and traded primarily for use in livestock and animal feed.
Breakdown of the Trading Term
- Sunflowerseed Exp. Cake: Protein-rich extraction residue obtained after oil is extracted from sunflower seeds.
- (Mah./Karn.): Indicates Maharashtra and/or Karnataka as the geographical origin or production/price basis.
- 25: Specifies a minimum crude protein content of 25%.
- 2.5: Specifies a maximum silica/sand content of 2.5%.
Commercial Relevance:
The specification enables feed manufacturers and traders to assess sunflower extraction meal on the basis of protein concentration and allowable mineral/impurity content.
Methodology
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