According to operational data, 4.922 million tonnes of grain cargo were exported by rail in January–February 2026, ProAgro Group reports.
The figures were discussed during an online meeting between representatives of Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) and participants of the agricultural market on March 5.
At the same time, grain export transportation in January–February 2026 was 6% lower than during the same period last year.
In February, grain exports by rail reached 2.514 million tonnes, which is 4.4% higher than in January and 6.4% higher than in February 2025.
Traditionally, the majority of grain shipments — 91% — were directed to seaports, while the remaining 9% were transported to border crossings.
The total volume of grain transportation by rail during the first two months of the year amounted to 5.42 million tonnes, which is 9.5% lower year-on-year.
In February alone, 2.734 million tonnes of grain were transported by rail. This figure exceeded January’s level by 1.8%, but was 1.3% lower than in February 2025.
Earlier it was reported that grain exports by rail increased by 17% in January 2026.
