In September 2025, Ukraine exported 2.84 million tons of agricultural products, which is 38% less compared to the same period last year. The significant reduction in volumes affected almost all major export crops.
This is reported by Business • Media
Export Breakdown by Product Type
According to analytics, wheat exports decreased by 21%, totaling 1.83 million tons. The largest decline was recorded for corn — exports fell by 88.4%, down to 61,000 tons. Rapeseed shipments dropped by 68.8%, amounting to 238,000 tons. A noticeable decline also occurred in soybean exports — down by 66.7%, with a volume of 78,000 tons.
Sunflower oil exports also decreased by 42%, to 203,000 tons, and legume exports fell by 24%, to 177,000 tons. Meanwhile, only barley showed positive dynamics, with a volume increase of 4%, reaching 238,000 tons.
Logistics and Supply Structure
The largest share of agricultural exports, specifically 90%, was carried out through the ports of Odesa. Another 2% of the products were shipped through the Danube ports. Rail transport accounted for 6% of agricultural exports through the western borders, while road transport accounted for 2%.
However, export volumes through all channels also decreased. In September, 2.522 million tons were shipped through the ports of Odesa, which is 29.2% less than last year. Exports through the Danube ports decreased by 84.4%, to 68,000 tons. Rail shipments fell by 61.5%, to 175,000 tons, and road shipments decreased by 68.8%, to 55,000 tons.
“As of October 10, Ukrainian farmers have harvested 33.03 million tons of grain crops from 67% of the sown area. In particular, they have threshed 22.62 million tons of wheat, 5.31 million tons of barley, and 3.45 million tons of corn. Oilseed crops amounted to 12.43 million tons, including 6.35 million tons of sunflower.”