The Ukrainian corn market is shifting focus from old crop stocks to new harvest contracts. Old grain prices are declining amid weaker export activity, while new harvest prices remain stable.
Ukrainian market enters the new harvest phase: processors finish sunflower and soybean seasons, some facilities prepare to work with rapeseed. Rising rapeseed supply is already lowering purchase prices and may impact early grains.
Organic buckwheat may impose different technological demands on processors compared to conventional raw materials. For the Ukrainian market, this signals that cleaning quality, fractionation, and equipment readiness become key factors in trading.
Early harvest begins in southern Ukraine: Odessa region reports high yields and moisture levels without drying. Producers invest in silos to reduce dependence on third-party elevators and sell more flexibly.
The concession competition for the Chornomorsk container terminal includes APM Terminals, Yilport, Mariner–TAS consortium, and Abu Dhabi Ports with SKF Holdings UK. This signals to exporters, elevators, and traders that port infrastructure remains a key area for investment and logistics planning, impacting the grain market.
In the first five months of 2026, railway container shipments in Ukraine increased to 128,325 TEU, but the share of grain decreased. Elevators are preparing for the new harvest season, highlighting storage, shipping, and export route considerations for sellers and buyers.
Turkey may re-enter the global barley export market, while its imports in 2026/27 are forecasted to be significantly lower. For Ukraine, this means weaker demand from a traditional direction, cautious trading of old crop, and increased focus on port and elevator price indicators.
Ukrainian wheat market prices at ports have decreased amid expectations of new harvest, increased old grain supply, and subdued export activity. Quality, harvesting pace, and logistics are key for elevators and sellers.
On the night of June 22, Russian drones damaged three civilian vessels heading to Ukrainian ports. This signals the need to review logistics plans, delivery conditions, insurance risks, and shipment schedules via sea.
Ukrainian grain market enters the season with increased logistical risks: attacks on port infrastructure may reduce shipments through the Odessa region, while rerouting to the Danube has limited potential and higher costs.
In Odesa region, harvesting winter barley and winter peas has begun, highlighting key crops for the pesticide market. AgroPost emphasizes updating herbicide, fungicide, and related product offers aligned with crops and application timings.
As of June 19, Ukraine has exported nearly 36 million tons of grains and legumes in 2025/26 MY, 10% less than last year. Harvesting of winter barley and peas has started in Odesa region, gradually shaping new market supply.
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