Exports to Algeria and the Middle East contributed to the increase in prices for Ukrainian barley.

According to the analytical department of the agricultural cooperative PUSK, established within VAR, barley is showing positive dynamics—over the week, prices have risen by $2–4, or about 100–150 UAH per ton. On average, the conditional price for barley on the domestic market is around 10,600 UAH/t. The market has been supported by spot export sales, particularly to the Middle East and Algeria, analysts note.

At the same time, experts believe that the current growth may be short-term.

"Traders are currently looking for supplies until November 15–20 at the latest. After that, demand may disappear. That is, the $5–7 that the price per ton has gained may disappear just as quickly. The market is currently locally overheated, and barley remains a relatively expensive feed grain," they consider at PUSK.

Despite this, a slight increase is still possible in the coming days.

"By the end of this week or the beginning of next week, we may see further growth. Barley is likely to add $1–2 per ton, respectively, it may reach a conditional level of 10..."