Prices for Feed Corn Remain High Due to Strong Export Demand

In the export market of Ukraine, feed corn has maintained its status as the most sought-after crop for external supplies over the past week. The high demand from exporters, who are eager to accumulate the necessary volumes of grain to fulfill current contracts, significantly impacts the level of procurement prices.

This is reported by AgroReview

Exporter Demand and Limited Supply Support Prices

The active interest of traders in purchases is driven by the need to close positions on already concluded contracts. At the same time, the level of grain supply from agricultural producers remains low, creating additional pressure on prices and contributing to their further increase.

Price Dynamics and the Impact of Logistics Factors

Over the week, demand prices for feed barley in the ports of Greater Odesa and the Danube increased by 1–2 USD/ton, and as of January 7, 2026, they stand at 200–209 USD/ton and 198–207 USD/ton on CPT-port terms, respectively. However, the potential for further price increases is limited by certain negative factors.

It should be noted that the price increase has been constrained by slowdowns in port operations, logistics issues, infrastructure damage, and the persistence of military risks from the Russian Federation.

Problems in port operations, complex logistics, damage to infrastructure facilities, as well as military risks from Russia remain key restraining factors for further increases in feed corn prices.