In December 2025, Ukraine’s grain export structure changed significantly: shipments of corn and barley increased noticeably, while wheat exports dropped sharply, according to data cited by ProAgro Group.

According to the monthly AgroDigest, Ukraine exported around 3 million tonnes of grain worth $643 million in December. While total export volumes remained almost unchanged compared to November, the composition of exports shifted considerably between individual crops.

Corn remained the key export commodity. Shipments reached 2.25 million tonnes worth $476 million, up 22.3% in volume and 23.8% in value month-on-month.

At the same time, wheat exports declined sharply. In December, Ukraine exported 586.3 thousand tonnes of wheat worth $130.2 million, down nearly 46% in volume and about 45% in value compared to November.

Barley exports showed strong growth as well, increasing by 86% in volume to 145.4 thousand tonnes, while export value rose by almost 97%. Oat exports also surged from a low base, growing 5.5 times in volume and 4.6 times in value to 10.3 thousand tonnes.

Meanwhile, exports of rice, sorghum, buckwheat and millet remained limited and declined by 26–52%, indicating weaker external demand or reduced competitiveness.

Geographically, Ukraine’s grain exports in December were mainly directed to European and Middle Eastern markets. Turkey remained the largest buyer, accounting for 27% of total grain exports by volume, followed by Italy (16.4%) and Algeria (10.3%).

As reported, as of January 2, Ukraine has exported 15,4 thousand tonnes of grain and pulse crops since the start of the 2025/26 marketing year (July–June).

Source: Latifundist.com