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U.S. imports of sunflower seed oil-cake & other solid residues (SITC 08135) totaled $405K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Sunflower Seed Oil-Cake & Other Solid Residues paid $48K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $405K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sunflower Seed Oil-Cake & Other Solid Residues imports of $405K in April 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $600K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSunflower meal is produced after oil extraction from sunflower seeds and is traded in both high-protein dehulled and standard hull-on forms, with crude protein ranging from roughly 28% (hull-on) to 42% (partially dehulled) — a spread wide enough to significantly affect feed formulation economics. Its relatively high fiber content in the hull-on form limits inclusion rates in poultry and swine diets but makes it well-suited for ruminant rations. Eastern Europe has historically been a dominant production region for sunflower meal, and supply availability can be sensitive to regional crop conditions and export policy changes.
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Hull-on sunflower meal contains crude fiber levels that can exceed 25%, which limits digestibility and energy availability for monogastric animals like poultry and swine. Partially or fully dehulled sunflower meal, with fiber below 15% and protein above 38%, is far more suitable for these species. Ruminants can utilize the higher-fiber hull-on form effectively, so buyers should specify the degree of dehulling and maximum crude fiber content based on the target animal class.
Standard contract parameters include minimum crude protein (on an as-fed or dry-matter basis), maximum crude fiber, maximum moisture (typically 12%), maximum sand/silica content, and whether the product is loose or pelleted. Chlorogenic acid content is occasionally specified for high-inclusion poultry diets, as it can reduce palatability. Buyers should also confirm the degree of hull removal, as this is the primary driver of protein and fiber variability across shipments.
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