Export demand for barley in Ukraine remains low, and the results of the tender in Turkey will not be able to support prices in the near future.

The Turkish state purchasing agency TMO on September 30 purchased 255,000 tons of barley at a price of $248.9–$257.57/ton CFR (depending on the port) with delivery between October 9 and November 7, 2025. According to Atria Brokers, the barley was purchased from Russia and Romania, while sellers from Ukraine lost the competitive battle due to high offer prices. In Ukraine, export demand prices for feed barley remain at a stable level of 10,100–10,150 UAH/ton or $210–$215/ton with delivery to Black Sea ports, so export offer prices from traders amount to $228–$230/ton FOB, which at delivery costs to Turkey of $20/ton makes Ukrainian barley uncompetitive in the Black Sea region. Therefore, no further increase in demand prices for barley should be expected in the near future. The rising demand prices for feed corn and wheat up to 9,700–9,800 UAH/ton with delivery to the port provide support to barley prices and prevent them from falling. In September, Ukraine exported 208,000 tons of ...