Sunflower Price Today in India - सूरजमुखी का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Sunflower (सूरजमुखी) in India is ₹9,000 per quintal, up ₹988 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹6,300 to a maximum of ₹18,650 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Sunflower rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Sunflower is grown mainly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha. It is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov).

Sunflower oil is India's second-most imported edible oil after palm oil, meaning domestic production consistently gets strong prices near MSP. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are the leading producers, and the crop's short 90-100 day duration makes it a profitable option in irrigated double-cropping systems.

Sunflower MSP Kharif 2026-27 - ₹8,343/Quintal

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Sunflower is ₹8,343 per quintal for Kharif 2026-27, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your sunflower below ₹8,343/quintal. Today's market price of ₹9,000 is above MSP, so the open market is paying well - sell where you get the best rate. See the full Sunflower MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.

Why Sunflower Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the sunflower harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Sunflower

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your sunflower directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your sunflower - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
  4. Use government procurement at MSP (₹8,343) if the market price falls below it.

Popular Sunflower Varieties in India

  • KBSH-44 (Karnataka hybrid)
  • MSFH-17 (Maharashtra)
  • PSH-996 (Andhra Pradesh)
  • CO-4 (Tamil Nadu)
  • Morden (open-pollinated)

Sunflower Uses & End Markets

  • Sunflower oil - light cooking oil and salad oil
  • Sunflower seeds - health snack and birdseed
  • Sunflower cake for cattle and poultry feed
  • Sunflower heads for decorative floriculture
  • Bio-diesel feedstock (experimental in India)

Grow Better Sunflower - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best sunflower crop: choose a high-yield Sunflower seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.