- Prices Firming: Feed corn values at Ukrainian ports edged higher on recovering export demand and disciplined farmer selling.
- Port Bids: Greater Odessa bids reached USD 207–214/t CPT, with Danube ports at USD 206–212/t CPT as of February 25.
- Hryvnia Gains: Domestic prices rose by UAH 100–150/t, pushing CPT Odessa levels to UAH 10,000–10,600/t.
- Sentiment: Market tone is mildly bullish, with consolidation inside established trading ranges rather than a breakout.
Market Update
Feed corn purchase prices at Ukrainian ports moved higher at the start of this week, reflecting a gradual recovery in exporter demand alongside farmers’ resistance to deeper discounts. According to APK-Inform, exporters increased bids while producers remained disciplined on price, helping underpin the market.
As of February 25, feed corn bids at Greater Odessa port facilities stood at USD 207–214/t CPT, while Danube ports quoted USD 206–212/t CPT CPT. The adjustments kept prices within previously established trading ranges, indicating a measured, rather than sharp, market move.
In local currency, corn values strengthened by an average UAH 100–150/t. CPT Odessa quotations reached UAH 10,000–10,600/t, highlighting producers’ willingness to hold inventory instead of accepting lower bids and reinforcing the firmer tone in the domestic market.
Price Overview
| Location | Term | Price Range | Currency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Odessa ports | CPT | 207–214 | USD/t | Feed corn bids as of Feb 25 |
| Danube ports | CPT | 206–212 | USD/t | Feed corn bids as of Feb 25 |
| Odessa (domestic) | CPT | 10,000–10,600 | UAH/t | Up UAH 100–150/t vs. prior levels |
Market Sentiment and Outlook
Market sentiment is mildly bullish as export fundamentals for Ukrainian corn improve. Renewed buyer interest, paired with firm farmer selling behavior, is supporting current price levels. However, the fact that prices remain within existing ranges suggests consolidation rather than a decisive breakout trend.
Exporters will be watching whether this rebound in demand converts into sustained purchasing or proves to be short-term restocking. The narrow spread of just USD 1–2/t between Greater Odessa and Danube ports points to balanced regional logistics and competitive alignment across key export corridors.
Source: Market Data
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