Grain
Tonnage shortage pushes up Handysize rates in the Black Sea
Spot rates in the Handysize segment are increasing due to a stable grain flow and a shortage of suitable tonnage in the Black and Mediterranean Seas.
Export barley prices fall following wheat and corn
Barley prices have fallen by another 200–300 UAH/t over the past week to 10,100–10,200 UAH/t ($208–210/t) with delivery to Black Sea ports.
Ukraine has exported over 5 million tons of grain since the beginning of the new season
Since the beginning of the 2025/2026 MY, Ukraine has exported over 5 million tons of grain, compared to over 8.5 million tons a year earlier.
Unloading of grain wagons at the ports of Great Odesa and Danube decreased
The average daily volume of unloading of grain wagons in the ports of Great Odesa decreased by 244 units – to 909 wagons per day.
Ukrzaliznytsia transported almost 19 million tons of grain in eight months — most of it to ports
At the same time, August volumes more than doubled compared to July due to the activation of sea exports.
Russian military attacked a grain warehouse in the Odesa region
On the afternoon of Thursday, September 4, the Russians fired two ballistic missiles at the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi district.
Export barley prices in Ukraine are falling due to reduced demand
The cost of barley on the Ukrainian market has gone down again – exporters and processors have already formed the necessary volumes for work.
Ukraine has exported over 4 million tons of grain since the beginning of the new season
Since the beginning of the 2025/2026 MY, Ukraine has exported 4 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, compared to 6.7 million tons a year earlier.
All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council predicts a narrowing of the difference between food and feed wheat prices
The Ukrainian wheat market is experiencing a seasonal adjustment. This is gradually reducing the difference in cost between segments.
Russia is dumping on the grain market to increase pressure on competitors
The new marketing year on the wheat market began with a record supply, aggressive Russian policy and pressure on Ukraine and European traders.
