Ukrainian Feed Corn Prices Surge on Strong Demand

• Bullish: Ukrainian feed corn prices climbed by 100–300 UAH/t over the past week, supported by strong domestic and export demand and limited farmer selling.
• Bullish: Southern region prices reached 10,000 UAH/t CPT, reflecting premiums linked to export corridor access and firm international corn markets.
• Bullish: Tight on-farm supplies and aligned domestic/export trends suggest upward price momentum may persist in the near term.

Market Update

The Ukrainian feed corn market extended its rally over the past week, with bid prices rising by a further 100–300 UAH/t. As of January 23, most feed corn offers were quoted in the range of 8,500–9,400 UAH/t CPT across the country, while the southern region recorded the highest levels at around 10,000 UAH/t CPT.

Firm buying interest from both domestic consumers and export-oriented companies continues to absorb available volumes. At the same time, many farmers remain reluctant to sell, limiting spot supplies and underpinning price growth. Strength in the broader export corn market is adding to this bullish tone, reinforcing upward pressure on domestic bids.

Price Overview

Market Analysis

Bullish bias persists for Ukrainian feed corn. The combination of tight on-farm stocks and persistent demand from domestic processors and exporters is providing a solid floor under prices. The 100–300 UAH/t weekly gain underlines robust fundamentals, especially in the southern export corridor where superior logistics and seaborne access support a notable price premium.

For traders, this environment points to ongoing upward pressure on procurement costs and potential margin squeezes unless higher replacement values can be passed down the supply chain. For farmers, holding remaining stocks has so far been rewarded by better price levels, and with domestic and export trends closely aligned, the current bullish momentum may extend in the short term, barring a sharp shift in export demand or logistics conditions.

Source: Market Data