Turkey Significantly Increased Imports of Ukrainian Barley in the 2025/26 Marketing Year

From July to November 2025, the export of Ukrainian barley amounted to 1.2 million tons. This is 37% less than in the corresponding period of the previous marketing year and represents 46% of the projected export potential for this crop.

This is reported by AgroReview

Export Dynamics and Key Markets

In November 2025, barley exports from Ukraine totaled 78.2 thousand tons, which is 50% lower compared to the same month in 2024. The main importing countries during this period were China, which purchased 42% of the total export volume, Turkey with a share of 20%, and Libya, accounting for 12% of the supplies.

Turkey Increases Import Volumes

There has been a particularly noticeable increase in barley imports from Turkey. According to analysts, in the current season, Turkey increased its purchases of Ukrainian barley by 6.4 times compared to last year: the country acquired 233 thousand tons compared to 36 thousand tons in the previous season. At the same time, China reduced its imports of this crop by 31%, and Libya by 37%.

“It should be noted that Turkey has increased its imports of Ukrainian barley by 6.4 times this season, purchasing 233 thousand tons compared to 36 thousand tons last season. Meanwhile, China and Libya reduced their barley purchases by 31% and 37%, respectively.”

It is projected that in the 2025/26 marketing year, the export potential of Ukrainian barley will reach 2.5 million tons, which is 11% more than in the previous season. The gross harvest of this cereal crop is estimated at 5.3 million tons.