Corn exports from Ukraine fell by 51%

Corn exports from Ukraine in October significantly decreased compared to the same period last season, falling by 51%. This is reported by APK-Inform. The total volume of exports amounted to about 941 thousand tons. This decrease in export rates is primarily due to the lagging pace of corn harvest in Ukraine amid adverse weather conditions. Limited exports at the start of the season led to a significant reduction in supplies to major importers. Last month, exports decreased to: Despite the drop, the main importers of Ukrainian corn in October 2025/26 marketing year (MY) were Italy with a share of 28%, Turkey (18%), and South Korea (11%). Analysts remain optimistic. According to forecasts formed in November, the export potential of Ukrainian corn in the 2025/2026 MY is estimated at 24.5 million tons, which is 22% higher than last MY. This increase is due to the expected growth in grain ...