Ukrainian Grain Exports Decreased by Over 23% in 2024/2025 Marketing Year

As of June 11, 2025, Ukraine exported 39.256 million tons of grains and legumes in the 2024/2025 marketing year. This is a decrease of 9.125 million tons or 23.2% compared to the same period last year.

This is reported by AgroReview

Export Dynamics of Key Grain Crops

Ukrainian wheat exports amounted to 15.184 million tons. This is a decrease of 2.655 million tons or 17.4% compared to the previous year. Barley exports reached 2.312 million tons, while rye exports totaled 10.8 thousand tons.

Corn exports reached 21.169 million tons, which is 6.401 million tons or 30.2% less than the same period last season. There was also a significant reduction in flour exports: 66.7 thousand tons were sent abroad, equivalent to 88.9 thousand tons in grain terms. This is a decrease of 27.9 thousand tons or 41.8% compared to last year.

Reasons for the Decrease in Exports

“As of June 11, in the 2024/2025 marketing year, Ukraine exported 39 million 256 thousand tons of grains and legumes, which is 9 million 125 thousand tons or 23.2% less than last year.”

The decrease in supply volumes is associated with a number of factors, including unfavorable weather conditions, logistical challenges, and changes in global grain markets. Despite the reduction in exports, Ukraine remains one of the leading grain exporters in the world.