In July, Ukraine's agricultural exports fell by nearly a quarter
In July 2026, Ukraine exported 3.67 million metric tons of agricultural products, which is 23.4% less than in June.
The main reason for the decline was a decrease in shipments of grains, oilseeds, and oilseed meal, while exports of vegetable oils showed growth.
“The decline in exports was primarily due to a decrease in shipments of grains, oilseeds, and oilseed meal. At the same time, vegetable oil exports rose slightly, and the arrival of the new barley harvest led to a significant increase in barley shipments,” the UCAB noted.
In July, grain exports totaled 2.66 million metric tons, which is 25.1% less than in June.
Breakdown of grain exports:
- corn – 49%;
- wheat – 39.9%;
- barley – 11.1%.
Exports of oilseeds fell by 43.7% to 88,500 metric tons. Among them:
- soybeans – 71.9%;
- rapeseed – 21.9%;
- sunflower seeds – 3.2%.
At the same time, vegetable oil exports rose by 5.8% compared to June, reaching 326,000 metric tons. The main components of these shipments were:
- sunflower oil – 79.3%;
- soybean oil – 13.4%;
- rapeseed oil – 7.3%.
In addition, exports of oilseed meal (after vegetable oils have been extracted) decreased by 45.8% to 194,500 metric tons. Of this volume:
- soybean meal – 59.6%;
- sunflower meal and other types – 40.4%.
Exports of other types of agricultural products totaled 390.8 thousand metric tons, which is 3.2% less than the previous month.
The Ukrainian Agribusiness Club notes that the decline in export volumes was expected due to reduced shipments and a decrease in the operational intensity of the ports of Greater Odesa.
“As previously forecast, due to reduced shipments and lower port activity in the Greater Odesa region in July, exports fell by nearly a quarter. The forecast for August volumes remains valid: exports may drop by nearly half compared to July,” the UAB emphasized.
This was reported by the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club (UACB).
In July 2026, Ukraine significantly increased its electricity exports and reduced its imports. At the end of the month, for the first time in a long period, the country sold more electricity abroad than it purchased. This is evidenced by calculations from ExPro Electricity.
Ukraine, the European Commission, Moldova, and Romania are working to strengthen alternative transit routes for Ukrainian products amid Russian attacks on port infrastructure.
