Author: Viktoriia Ray
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Ukraine Corn Harvest Hits 28.7M Tonnes – Market Update
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…
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Ukraine Winter Wheat Outlook: Strong Conditions
Strong crop outlook: 11,500 hectares of winter wheat in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions are overwintering well with uniform stands and vibrant green growth. Low weather risk so far: No signs of frost damage or critical plant stress reported during winter dormancy in key northern Ukrainian regions. Technology-driven productivity: Recent investments in Fendt and Horsch…
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Agroprosperis Grain Exports Reach 3M Tons in 2025
Top-5 exporter status: Agroprosperis shipped 3 million tons of grain and oilseeds from Ukraine in 2025, securing a leading role in the country’s export hierarchy. Domestic processing growth: An additional 20,000 tons of oilseeds were processed for the local market, signaling diversification beyond pure export flows. Logistics resilience: Sustained volumes via Black Sea export corridors…
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Kazakhstan Sunflower Oil Exports Surge to Turkic States
Growth: Kazakhstan’s trade with Organization of Turkic States (OTS) rose to $10.4 billion in January–October 2025, up 11% year-on-year. Sunflower Oil Driver: Processed sunflower oil, alongside wheat, copper, oil, and metal products, was a key contributor to export growth. Market Concentration: Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan account for around 96% of Kazakhstan’s total trade turnover with…
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Ukrainian Grain Rail Exports Collapse Across EU in 2025
Bearish logistics: Ukrainian grain rail exports to the EU fell sharply in 2025, with overall volumes via key land corridors down to about 1.45 million tons. Route disruption: Rail transfers to Poland and Romania plunged 77% and 88% respectively, signaling severe pressure on traditional western export routes. Cost pressure: Reduced rail capacity and higher dependence…
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Ukrainian Wheat Prices Rise as Hryvnia Weakens
Hryvnia prices rise: Milling and feed wheat bids at Greater Odesa ports climbed to UAH 10,000-10,600/tonne (CRT) as the currency weakened. Dollar prices steady: USD-denominated bids for Ukrainian wheat held in the USD 206-216/tonne range, preserving export competitiveness. Logistics pressure: Overloaded networks, port restrictions, and higher tariffs from Russian attacks are lifting domestic cost bases.…
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Kazakhstan Feed Meal Exports Surge 157% Through Nov
Export Surge: Kazakhstan’s feed meal exports jumped 157% year-on-year to 2.65 million tons in Jan–Nov 2025. China-Driven Demand: China absorbed 98.9% of volumes, importing 2.62 million tons versus 1.02 million tons a year earlier. Regional Growth: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Russia all expanded purchases, supporting broader regional trade flows. Logistics Impact: Strong eastbound rail flows to…
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Argentina Soybean Exports Soar 172% on China Demand
Export surge: Argentina’s 2025 soybean exports are projected to jump 172% year-on-year to over 12.5 million tons, led by Chinese demand. China-driven demand: China accounts for 85% of December 2025 shipments and an estimated 11.6 million tons of full-year imports from Argentina. Mixed fundamentals: Slower planting progress and lower soybean oil and meal exports contrast…
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Ukrainian Feed Corn Prices Rise on Strong Exports
Mildly bullish: Strong export demand and limited farmer selling are supporting a gradual increase in Ukrainian feed corn prices. Restraining factors: Port slowdowns, infrastructure damage, and ongoing military risks are capping further upside in prices. Export-driven strength: Feed corn remains the most actively exported crop, as exporters seek volumes to cover previously concluded contracts. Ukrainian…
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Ukraine Export Markets Expand: 19 New Destinations in 2025
Expansion: Ukraine opened 19 new agricultural export markets in 2025 across North America, Asia, the Balkans, and the Middle East despite ongoing war conditions. Product breadth: New access covers eggs, dairy, peas, fishery products, feed and non-food animal products, poultry, processed foods, and apples. High-value destinations: China, Canada, Oman, Kuwait, Malaysia, and Chile enhance Ukraine’s…