Export

Romanian barley is currently more competitive than Ukrainian grain on foreign markets ahead of the start of the new export season.

Despite stable FOB quotes, the pace of shipments through ports lags behind last year’s.

FOB prices in the ports of Great Odesa demonstrate an almost complete lack of difference between the old and new harvest, and for corn, forward is even more expensive than spot.

The investigation considers former Minister Mykola Solsky to be the organizer of a scheme to sell 7 thousand tons of non-existent corn.

Since the end of February, FOB prices in Ukraine and Russia have increased by about $6/t, and freight has also increased with them.

In January-February 2026, Ukraine exported 9.95 million tons of agricultural products worth $4 billion.

Spanish agricultural associations complain about Ukraine’s introduction of a 10% duty on the export of sunflower, rapeseed and soybean seeds, which has led to “unfair competition in the European oil market.”

The volume of oil transportation for export in February amounted to 86 thousand tons. Compared to January, the growth reaches 41%, and by February last year – 19%.

In the 2025/26 MY, Ukraine may export 2.6% less wheat flour than in the previous season.

Grain exports through the western border crossings are suitable for oilseeds, but show problems with corn and wheat.