Ukraine's Agricultural Logistics: Grain Transportation and Berries for Export

The Ukrainian agricultural logistics market is entering a period when transportation is simultaneously influenced by the start of the new grain season and steady demand for export batches of higher value-added products.

For AgroPost participants, this means paying closer attention to delivery conditions, availability of transport, document readiness, and a clear understanding of whether the goods are headed to the port, processing facilities, or directly to buyers in the EU.

Grain: Port logistics depends on the harvest pace

In the wheat market, buyers are already focusing on the new harvest. According to broker reviews, prices on DAP-port terms decreased over the week: feed wheat was around $214/ton, third-class wheat approximately $217/ton, and second-class wheat about $218/ton.

This serves as an important signal for logistics: as harvesting activity intensifies, grain supply will increase, thereby raising the need for timely delivery to ports, elevators, and transshipment points. Meanwhile, export activity remains moderate, so carriers and sellers should carefully coordinate shipment schedules with actual demand.

In the coming weeks, key factors for the market will be harvesting rates, yield, and quality of the new season's grain. These parameters will influence not only prices but also which batches will first attract trader and exporter demand.

Berry exports: EU remains the main target

Another logistical segment involves organic berries. In 2025, Ukraine exported 15.4 thousand tons of organic berries to the European Union, totaling €39.8 million. Export volumes decreased by 12.5% compared to 2024, but revenue increased by over 22%.

The majority of supplies consisted of wild-harvested berries — 11.8 thousand tons worth €27.1 million. Cultivated berries exports amounted to 3.6 thousand tons valued at €12.7 million. Among cultivated varieties, raspberries and strawberries were the largest volumes, while among wild berries, blueberries remained the leader.

For logistics companies and exporters, it is important that Ukrainian organic berries are supplied by 55 companies to 18 countries worldwide. The largest buyers are Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany, and Austria.

What sellers and carriers should consider

• For grain: before offering, clarify the class, quality, delivery basis, and the possibility of quick delivery to the port or elevator.
• For carriers: the harvest season may intensify competition for routes to ports, but demand will depend on sales pace and export contracts.
• For berries: EU buyers operate with clear certification and batch requirements, so logistics must be coordinated with documentation and acceptance schedules.
• For buyers on AgroPost: compare not only the product price but also the total delivery cost, transport availability, and shipment deadlines.

Key conclusions for AgroPost

In the grain segment, the market is entering a phase where logistics become part of the pricing strategy: quick confirmation of transport and transparent delivery conditions can help sellers compete for buyers.

In the berry segment, export geography remains tied to the European market. This creates demand for reliable routes, careful planning of batches, and readiness to meet organic product requirements.

What this means for the market: in the near future, Ukrainian agricultural logistics will balance mass grain shipments of the new season with specialized export deliveries to the EU. On AgroPost, sellers should post offers with clear delivery terms, and carriers should promptly update available routes and rates.