Wheat exports totaled 5.6 million tons, a 21% decrease compared to last year’s figures. Barley exports reached 977,000 tons, down 38% from the same date in the 2024/25 marketing year. Rye exports amounted to 200 tons, significantly lower than last year’s 10,500 tons, while corn exports totaled 1,100 tons, a threefold decrease from the previous season. Additionally, flour exports stood at 18,800 tons, down 17% year-over-year.
For context, during the 2024/25 marketing year, Ukraine exported a total of 40.6 million tons of grain and pulses: wheat – 15.7 million tons, barley – 2.3 million tons, rye – 10,800 tons, corn – 22 million tons, and flour – 71,100 tons.
The decline in exports reflects changing market dynamics and global trade flows. Ukraine remains a significant supplier of grains and pulses, with wheat and corn representing the bulk of its export portfolio. Despite the year-on-year reduction, the country continues to supply international markets with essential agricultural commodities, contributing to global food availability.
The State Customs Service data provides detailed insight into the volumes shipped, highlighting trends in each category. Wheat, as the main export, still accounts for the largest share, while barley, rye, and corn have experienced sharper reductions. Flour exports also showed a moderate decrease, reflecting adjustments in processing and export priorities.
The 2025/26 marketing year figures underline the need for ongoing monitoring of export performance, logistics, and market demand. They also illustrate how year-to-year fluctuations in crop output, domestic consumption, and global trade patterns influence Ukraine’s role in international grain markets.
Ukraine’s export performance remains a key factor for global grain supply chains, and stakeholders closely track these developments to anticipate market trends. While volumes are lower than last year, the country continues to maintain a presence in the international agricultural trade, supplying wheat, barley, rye, corn, and flour to multiple markets.
This summary provides a comprehensive overview of Ukraine’s grain and pulses export situation as of mid-October 2025, highlighting key figures, category-specific trends, and comparisons with the prior marketing year to offer a clear understanding of current export dynamics.
