Ukraine's sunflower oil exports hit a record high in March
In March, Ukraine significantly increased its sunflower oil exports compared to the previous month.
The figure rose by 18% to 427,000 tons, a record high for the current season. At the same time, this is 3% less than in March 2025.
This was reported by the Electronic Grain Exchange.
It is noted that, at the same time, shipments to Jordan increased 7.7-fold compared to February, reaching 35,000 tons; to Turkey, they increased 2.4-fold, reaching a 10-month high of 40,000 tons; and to Saudi Arabia, they increased 14-fold, reaching an 8-month high of 15,000 tons.
At the same time, shipments to the UAE decreased by 32%, to Qatar by 85%, and to Iraq were completely absent.
"The increase in shipments to certain Middle Eastern countries is due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, near which the main ports and transshipment terminals of the importing countries are located; these countries are now forced to seek alternative supply routes, including overland through neighboring countries with access to the Red Sea," the report notes.
It is reported that overall, in March, sunflower oil exports to Middle Eastern countries (including Turkey) nearly doubled compared to February, reaching 106,600 tons—the highest figure since June 2025.
According to the grain exchange, amid the war with Iran, sunflower oil prices in Ukraine rose from $1,250/t to $1,300/t delivered to ports, which contributed to higher sunflower prices and increased processing volumes.
"In April, the seasonal increase in sunflower seed supplies will continue, and export demand for oil will remain high due to rising prices for crude oil, palm oil, and soybean oil," the exchange forecasts.
In 2025, Ukraine reduced exports due to the war and logistical constraints.
At the same time, Ukraine sharply increased egg exports over the year—by 66% at once. The main buyers were European Union countries and the United Kingdom, and foreign exchange earnings nearly tripled. This was reported by the "Union of Poultry Farmers of Ukraine."
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