Prices for Ukrainian corn are on the rise due to the slow harvest of the 2025 crop.

Global grain markets are reacting, in particular, to the situation in Ukraine. This is reported by the Romanian Agriportal.ro in its review of the current situation and prospects regarding corn prices. It is noted that corn on the MATIF exchange has mirrored the fluctuations in the wheat market, trying to stay at the level of 190 euros/ton for the March-2026 contract, which is also facilitated by the slow pace of harvest in Ukraine, the main supplier of corn to the EU. Meanwhile, France has harvested almost 90% of its corn crop, which is above the five-year average (83%). Corn prices on the CBOT are supported by demand, with Mexico remaining the main destination for U.S. exports. Total export volumes for the 2025/26 season have now increased by 65.7% compared to last year. The U.S. market is awaiting the WASDE report from the USDA, which will be published on Friday. Many analysts believe that the report may lower the forecast for U.S. corn yield to less than 180 bushels per acre, ...