Barley Prices in Ukraine Rise Due to Limited Supply and Tender Demand

Purchasing prices for feed barley in Ukraine continue to rise. Just in the last week, export demand prices increased by 200–300 UAH/ton, reaching 11,050–11,200 UAH/ton, or 224–229 USD per ton delivered to Black Sea ports. This trend is explained by the low supply of grain from farmers and the need to form export batches.

This is reported by AgroReview

Competition of Barley with Other Grains and the Export Situation

Over the month, export prices for barley in Ukraine have risen by 750–800 UAH/ton, which is currently 800–1,000 UAH/ton higher than for feed wheat and corn. Experts advise farmers to take advantage of the current favorable offers from traders.

In the 28 days of November, Ukraine exported only 75 thousand tons of barley, while during the same period last year, this figure was 157 thousand tons. In total, since the beginning of the season, exports have reached 1.167 million tons, which is 59% less than in the same period last year (1.86 million tons).

Price Increases at International Tenders and the Impact of the Australian Harvest

At international tenders, barley prices increased by 4–5 USD per ton over the month, reaching 267–269 USD per ton on a C&F basis. However, further increases are unlikely, as Australia is expected to enter the market in December with a larger-than-expected harvest and significant supply.

“According to Reuters, on November 27, the Tunisian Grain Agency (ODC) held a tender for the purchase of 125 thousand tons of feed barley of any origin, purchasing 75 thousand tons at an average price of 269.14 USD/ton on a C&F basis, which is 4.64 USD/ton higher than the tender price on November 7, when 75 thousand tons of feed barley were purchased at an average price of 264.5 USD/ton C&F.”

The following barley batches were purchased at the tender:

• 25 thousand tons from Aston at 268.42 USD/ton C&F;
• 25 thousand tons from Aston at 269.42 USD/ton C&F;
• 25 thousand tons from Soufflet at 269.58 USD/ton C&F.

Shipments under the tender conditions are scheduled from December 20, 2025, to February 15, 2026. Eight companies participated in the tender, and the bid prices ranged from 268.42 to 285 USD/ton C&F, indicating increased competition among suppliers.