Weak export demand keeps Ukrainian barley prices under pressure
Feed barley prices in Ukraine continue to decline amid weak export demand and limited domestic consumption. High logistics costs, as well as lower wheat and corn prices, are adding further pressure to the market.
Export bid prices for feed barley have fallen to UAH 6,500–7,000/t, or $140–150/t, delivered to Danube ports and terminals on the western border. Processors have lowered purchase prices to UAH 5,500–6,000/t, while malt plants are offering UAH 6,700–7,000/t for spring malting barley.
Barley exports are also running well behind last year’s pace. In the first 28 days of September, Ukraine shipped only 72 thsd tons, compared with 234 thsd tons a year earlier. Since the start of the 2026/27 MY, exports have reached 440 thsd tons versus 825 thsd tons in the same period last season.
Prices on the international market remain considerably higher. Buying levels in Middle Eastern import tenders have reached $300–310/t CIF. Jordan rejected offers for 120 thsd tons of feed barley on September 30 due to high prices, while Tunisia purchased barley at $304–307/t C&F on September 23.
The EU cut barley exports by 40% from the start of the season through September 27 to 1.95 mln tons, mainly due to weaker demand from China. At the same time, purchases by Saudi Arabia and Jordan are supporting the European market, while physical prices for French feed barley remain around €215/t, or $244/t FOB Rouen.
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