Ukrainian Feed Barley Prices Drop as Demand Weakens

• Bearish: Ukrainian feed barley prices fell by UAH 100–300/ton on weak domestic demand and low trading activity.
• Neutral to Bearish: Port prices stayed flat at USD 210–220/ton CPT, indicating limited international demand despite cheaper domestic supplies.
• Market Activity: Few buyers focused only on medium-term supply needs, while exporters showed minimal interest in new barley purchases.

Ukrainian Feed Barley Market Update

The Ukrainian feed barley market came under pressure last week as muted trading and purchasing activity pushed prices lower. In some deals, feed barley values slipped by UAH 100–300 per ton, with domestic CPT prices now generally quoted in the range of UAH 9,100–10,500 per ton.

Only a small pool of buyers remained active, mainly targeting volumes needed to cover medium-term processing and feed requirements. Exporters were largely absent from the market, showing little interest in accumulating additional barley stocks during the period.

In contrast to the softer domestic market, port-based prices for barley held steady at USD 210–220 per ton CPT, unchanged from the previous period. This stability, despite lower inland prices, underlines subdued external demand and cautious exporter behavior.

Price Overview

Market Analysis

Bearish. Weak buyer interest and limited exporter participation point to softening fundamentals in the Ukrainian feed barley market. The divergence between falling domestic prices and stable port quotations suggests exporters are not yet passing lower inland costs to the export market, reflecting constrained international demand. If subdued trading and purchasing persist, export prices may come under downward pressure in the coming weeks as sellers compete for limited foreign buying interest.

Source: Market Data