Wheat exports totaled 15.6 million tons, down 14% from last year. This volume represents 96% of the amount agreed upon in the grain memorandum, which set a target of 16.2 million tons. The significant export level reflects Ukraine’s continued role as a key global wheat supplier despite logistical challenges.
Barley shipments reached 2.3 million tons, a 6% reduction compared to the same period in the 2023/24 season. Rye exports, however, saw a substantial increase, with 10,800 tons shipped—seven times more than the 1,600 tons exported last season.
Corn exports amounted to 21.6 million tons, a 24% decline from the previous year’s figures. This reduction aligns with broader challenges in agricultural output and export capacity during the season.
Flour exports stood at 68,700 tons, marking a 29% decrease from the 2023/24 season. Wheat flour comprised the majority, reflecting sustained demand for processed grain products.
A Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food spokesperson stated: “The volume of grain and leguminous crops exports from Ukraine in the MY 2024/25 as of June 20 amounted to 40 million tons, which is 9.5 million tons, or 19% less than in the same period last season.”
For context, the 2023/24 marketing year saw total grain and leguminous crop exports of 50.8 million tons, including 18.4 million tons of wheat, 2.5 million tons of barley, 1,600 tons of rye, 29.4 million tons of corn, and 98,200 tons of flour. The current season’s lower volumes highlight ongoing efforts to maintain export levels while addressing external constraints.
Ukraine’s agricultural exports continue to support global food security, with the country leveraging its fertile lands to supply wheat, corn, and other crops to international markets, despite a year-on-year decline in shipments.
