In May 2023, Ukraine exported 714,000 tons of sunflower oil, the highest monthly volume since January 2021 and the third largest in its history. Demand prices for sunflower oil in Ukraine hit a record 900 USD/t in the 2023/24 season, continuing a price rise trend since March. From September to May 2023/24, Ukraine exported a record 5.14 million tons of sunflower oil. Additionally, Poland is considering introducing a state tax on trade in Ukrainian grain.