Ukraine grain exports rise 60% week on week, but monthly volumes still 72% below last year

Published Apr 17, 2025

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Ukraine's grain exports in April fell by 72% compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 1.07 million tonnes. The cumulative exports since the start of the 2024/25 marketing year were 13% lower than the previous year at 33.38 million tonnes. Corn shipments saw a 77% increase from the previous week, reaching 477,000 tonnes, but total corn exports for the season were 16% below last year's at 17.72 million tonnes. Wheat exports were down by 11% from the previous week, totaling 13.42 million tonnes for the marketing year, a 11% decline from the previous season. Barley exports resumed, with 29,000 tonnes shipped, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. The 23 International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV, to be held on April 24 in Kyiv, will focus on the development of the grain sector in the Black Sea and Danube region.

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Total Ukraine grain exports so far in April amounted to 1.07 million tonnes, down by 72% from 3.74 million tonnes during the same period in 2024. Cumulative exports since the beginning of the 2024/25 marketing year stood at 33.38 million tonnes, which is 13% lower than the 38.31 million tonnes shipped during the same period a year ago. Corn shipments reached 477,000 tonnes last week, up by 77% from the previous week. Total corn exports for the 2024/25 season now stand at 17.72 million tonnes, 16% below last year’s 21.17 million tonnes. Between 7 and 13 April, Turkey was the leading importer of corn, receiving 147,625 tonnes, followed by the Netherlands with 69,570 tonnes, and Belgium with 64,150 tonnes. Notable volumes also reached Libya (38,288 tonnes), Yemen (32,394 tonnes), Egypt (27,895 tonnes), and Tunisia (27,500 tonnes). Smaller shipments were delivered to Lebanon (18,619 tonnes) and Italy, which brought in 18,190 tonnes of corn. In April to date, 741,000 tonnes of corn ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult