This strong export performance underscores Ukraine's vital role in the global grain market, despite a slight decline compared to last year's figures.
Key Export Figures
According to the State Customs Service, Ukraine has exported 33,203 thousand tons (33.2 million tons) of grain and leguminous crops so far this season. However, this volume is nearly 3.9 million tons lower than the corresponding figure as of April 10 last year.
Breakdown by Crop:
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Wheat:
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Exports reached 13,260 thousand tons.
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This represents a decline of 1.3 million tons or 9.2% compared to the previous season.
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Barley:
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Ukraine exported 2,213 thousand tons of barley, marking an increase of 100 thousand tons or 4.5% compared to last year.
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Corn:
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Corn exports amounted to 17,241 thousand tons, which is 2.9 million tons or 14.4% less than last year’s figures.
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Rye:
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Rye exports saw a significant increase, reaching 10.8 thousand tons compared to only 1 thousand ton at the same time last year.
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Grain Flour Exports:
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A total of 54.5 thousand tons of grain flour (including 50.6 thousand tons of wheat flour) were exported.
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This figure is 27.6 thousand tons or 43.6% lower than in the corresponding period of the 2023/24 MY.
Recent Trends
Since the beginning of April alone, Ukraine has exported an additional 419 thousand tons of grain. This includes:
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147 thousand tons of wheat.
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270 thousand tons of corn.
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1 thousand tons of grain flour.
Conclusion
While overall grain exports for the current season are slightly down compared to last year, Ukraine remains a leading exporter in the global grain market with a total export volume of over 33.2 million tons. With steady shipments of wheat, barley, corn, and rye, as well as ongoing exports of grain flour, Ukraine continues to be a crucial supplier of agricultural products worldwide.
Stay updated on the latest developments in Ukraine grain exports as the current season progresses and new data becomes available.
