- Harvest Progress: Ukraine has harvested 28.661 million tonnes of corn from 4.001 million hectares, reaching 91% of the forecast area.
- Stable Yields: Average corn yield stands at 71.6 c/ha, supporting a robust overall grain and legume harvest of 58.815 million tonnes.
- Market Tone: Near-complete harvest and solid production outlook point to a neutral to slightly bearish impact on corn prices.
- Other Crops: Sugar beet campaign is fully completed with 11.02 million tonnes harvested at high average yields of 553.6 c/ha.
Ukraine Corn Harvest Update
Ukraine’s corn harvesting campaign continues to advance, with 107,400 hectares collected over the past week as of January 6. Total corn output has reached 28.661 million tonnes from 4.001 million hectares, covering 91% of the forecasted area and confirming a strong production season.
The average corn yield remains steady at 71.6 centners per hectare, reinforcing expectations of ample supply for both domestic use and exports. As the remaining 9% of area is harvested, any marginal yield revisions will refine the final balance sheet but are unlikely to alter the broader picture materially.
Broader Grain and Sugar Beet Harvest
Across all grain and leguminous crops, Ukraine has harvested 58.815 million tonnes from 11.118 million hectares, equivalent to 95% of the planned area, with an average yield of 52.9 c/ha. Sugar beet harvesting has been fully completed, with 11.02 million tonnes lifted from 199,100 hectares and very high average yields of 553.6 c/ha.
| Crop | Area Harvested (kha) | % of Planned / Forecast | Production (mln tonnes) | Average Yield (c/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 4,001 | 91% | 28.661 | 71.6 |
| All grain & leguminous | 11,118 | 95% | 58.815 | 52.9 |
| Sugar beet | 199.1 | 100% | 11.02 | 553.6 |
Market Impact and Outlook
The current data signal a neutral to slightly bearish tone for corn markets. With harvest nearly complete and yields holding firm, Ukraine’s exportable surplus from the Black Sea region looks substantial, although logistics and corridor availability remain key determinants for how quickly these volumes can reach the global market.
Price action will likely hinge on any late-season yield adjustments in the remaining 9% of fields, the pace of export flows, and competing supply developments in other major corn-exporting regions.
Source: Market Data
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