- Feed corn prices in Ukraine fell by UAH 100–300/t week-on-week, settling at UAH 8,200–9,600/t CPT as of December 19.
- Weak export demand and slightly higher domestic supply are pressuring bids lower.
- Logistics constraints, including expensive transport and limited capacity, are curbing trading activity and adding downside pressure.
Ukrainian Feed Corn Price Update
Ukrainian feed corn prices continued to decline over the past week, with CPT bids reported in the range of UAH 8,200–9,600 per tonne as of December 19, according to APK-Inform. This represents a week-on-week drop of UAH 100–300/t compared with the prior reporting period.
| Commodity | Location / Basis | Price Range | Weekly Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feed Corn | Ukraine, CPT | UAH 8,200–9,600/t | −UAH 100–300/t | 19 Dec |
Market Drivers
The current price weakness reflects a combination of soft export market dynamics and slightly increased domestic grain availability. Export buyers are showing limited interest at higher price levels, while internal supply has grown, adding pressure on sellers to adjust offers lower.
At the same time, trader demand has eased as market participants struggle with a shortage of transport capacity and elevated logistics costs. These constraints are limiting the ability to execute and ship volumes efficiently, further dampening liquidity and contributing to the downward price adjustment.
Market Outlook
The overall tone for Ukrainian feed corn remains bearish. Weak export demand, growing domestic availability, and ongoing logistical bottlenecks are likely to keep valuations under pressure in the near term. The transport shortage is especially critical, as it restricts grain movement even if pricing becomes more attractive, and could lead to price divergence versus other Black Sea origins with better port access and shipping options.
Source: Market Data
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