Top 5 sunflower seed brands in Ukraine in 2026

Ukrainian Business Award has published the ranking of sunflower seed brands in Ukraine for 2026. The first place was taken by the brand 'San Sanych', which received a maximum of 100%. The top five also included Semki, Sultan, 'Exquisite Taste' and ALMAZ. Previously, experts identified the best brands of cereals. This is reported by the Ukrainian Business Award.

1. San Sanych — 100%

'San Sanych' topped the rating with a score of 17.15 points, or 100% of the leader's score. The brand offers sunflower seeds of various roasting degrees and flavor options, including salted. The brand's strengths are its wide availability in retail and recognition among Ukrainian consumers. The products are targeted at the mass segment and are available in various packaging formats.

2. Semki — 76.2%

Semki took second place with a score of 13.06 points, or 76.2% of the winner's score. The brand specializes in roasted sunflower seeds and emphasizes the stability of roasting and selection of raw materials. The brand offers several packaging formats, allowing customers to choose both a small snack pack and a larger one for sharing.

3. Sultan — 69.1%

Sultan, with a score of 11.85 points and 69.1%, took third place. The brand's line includes classic roasted seeds, and its main advantages are availability and orientation towards the taste familiar to the Ukrainian consumer. The products are sold in convenient packaged formats and primarily compete in the mass price segment.

The snack market in Ukraine remains competitive, and manufacturers are striving to stand out not only through price but also through assortment, packaging, and quality of raw materials. Similar competition is observed in other product categories: a ranking of packaged cereal manufacturers was previously compiled.

4. Exquisite Taste — 64.5%

'Exquisite Taste' scored 11.06 points, which corresponds to 64.5% of the leader's score. The brand offers packaged roasted sunflower seeds and focuses on a traditional product for daily consumption. The brand's strengths include clear positioning, an accessible snack format, and representation of the products in the Ukrainian retail market.

5. ALMAZ — 61.8%

ALMAZ rounds out the top five with a score of 10.59 points, or 61.8%. The brand operates in the popular segment of packaged sunflower seeds, offering ready-to-eat products in various packages. Its strengths are simple format, orientation towards a wide audience, and competitive positioning among affordable snacks.

The Ukrainian Business Award ranking shows a significant gap between the winner: Semki scored 23.8 percentage points less than 'San Sanych'. Meanwhile, the competition among the third, fourth, and fifth places is much tighter. It is worth noting that Inkorr previously published a top 5 list of sauce brands in Ukraine for 2026.