Ukrainian grain exports in October fall nearly 50% year-on-year

In October 2026, Ukraine exported 1.256 mln tons of grains and pulses, down 1.233 mln tons, or 49.5%, compared to the same month of the previous season. In October 2025, shipments totaled around 2.49 mln tons. Thus, Ukrainian grain export volumes remain significantly below last year’s levels.

Wheat accounted for the largest share of October exports, with shipments totaling 954 thsd tons. This was 497 thsd tons, or approximately 34%, lower than in the same period of the previous marketing year. Despite the decline, wheat remained Ukraine’s leading grain export commodity, accounting for more than 75% of total shipments.

Ukrainian corn exports in October amounted to just 262 thsd tons, down 545 thsd tons, or 67.5%, year-on-year. Corn therefore recorded one of the sharpest declines among the major grain crops. Its share of total grain exports stood at approximately 21%.

Barley shipments also fell sharply to 34 thsd tons, down 182 thsd tons from October of the previous season. As a result, barley exports declined more than sixfold. Meanwhile, no rye exports were recorded in October of the MY 2026/27.

In addition, Ukraine exported 4.9 thsd tons of flour, equivalent to 6.5 thsd tons in grain terms. This was 1.2 thsd tons, or 19.6%, less than in October last year. Overall, the decline in exports of major grain crops indicates a significant slowdown in shipments this season, particularly in the corn and barley segments.

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