In December 2025, grain exports via rail transport continue to show positive dynamics. In the first ten days of the month, 872,300 tons of grain were shipped from Ukraine for export, which is 9% higher than the transportation volumes for the same period in November. At the same time, this figure remains 3.2% lower than the results of December last year.
This is reported by Business • Media
Main Transportation Routes and the Role of Sea Ports
The vast majority of grain shipments, about 90%, are headed to sea ports, confirming the key importance of maritime logistics for Ukrainian exports. The remaining volumes are transported through land border crossings, particularly to European Union countries.
Dynamics of Domestic and Export Transport
In total, during the first decade of December, 940,300 tons of grain were transported by rail, including domestic shipments. This is 2.8% more than in November. At the same time, grain loading directly at railway stations in December decreased to 784,900 tons, which is 5.7% less than in November and 6% lower than for the same period last year.
The average daily transportation of grain and meal across the border to EU countries reached 206 wagons per day. In terms of directions, an average of 49.7 wagons per day are headed to Hungary, 34.3 wagons to Slovakia, 13.8 wagons to Poland, and 12.8 wagons with grain to Romania.
“In the first ten days of December, 872,300 tons of grain were transported by rail for export. This figure is 9% higher than the same period in November, but 3.2% lower than last year’s December figure.”
In November 2025, agricultural product exports by rail also showed an upward trend, indicating a steady demand for Ukrainian grain in international markets.