Ukraine’s Grain and Legume Harvest Reaches 29.3 Million Tons

As of September 5, Ukraine’s Ministry of Agriculture reported that 29.309 million tons of grain and leguminous crops had been harvested from 6.957 million hectares, which represents 63% of the total area. The average yield this year is 4.19 tons per hectare, slightly down from last year’s 4.38 tons per hectare.

Wheat and Barley Harvests Reach 100% Completion

Domestic farmers have successfully completed the harvest of wheat and barley, with the following results:

• Wheat: 21.859 million tons from 4.9 million hectares (100% of the area) with an average yield of 4.54 tons/ha, down from 4.72 tons/ha last year.
• Barley: 5.481 million tons from 1.41 million hectares (100% of the area) with a yield of 3.92 tons/ha, slightly above last year’s 3.87 tons/ha.
• Peas: 461.6 thousand tons from 212.2 thousand hectares (100% of the area) with a yield of 2.2 tons/ha, down from 2.5 tons/ha last year.

Ongoing Corn and Millet Harvests

While corn and millet harvesting is still underway, the early results are as follows:

• Corn: 457.5 thousand tons from 98.8 thousand hectares (2% of the area) with an average yield of 4.63 tons/ha.
• Millet: 78.8 thousand tons from 40.8 thousand hectares (44% of the area) with a yield of 1.93 tons/ha, down from 2.38 tons/ha last year.
• Buckwheat: 45.4 thousand tons from 28.9 thousand hectares (32% of the area) with a yield of 1.57 tons/ha, up from 1.42 tons/ha last year.

Sunflower, Rapeseed, and Soybeans Harvest Progress

Sunflower, rapeseed, and soybean harvesting is well underway, with varying yields compared to last year:

• Sunflower: 1.39 million tons from 780.8 thousand hectares (16% of the area) with a yield of 1.78 tons/ha, slightly lower than last year’s 1.86 tons/ha.
• Rapeseed: 3.415 million tons from 1.266 million hectares (100% of the area) with a yield of 2.75 tons/ha, down from 2.87 tons/ha last year.
• Soybeans: 1 million tons from 381.8 thousand hectares (20% of the area) with a yield of 1.86 tons/ha, down from last year’s 2.57 tons/ha.

Sugar Beet Yields on the Rise

Sugar beet harvests are showing a notable improvement this year, with 188.9 thousand tons harvested from 3.9 thousand hectares, yielding 48.44 tons/ha, compared to 44.96 tons/ha last year.

Grain and Legume Exports Continue to Climb

According to the State Customs Service, as of September 6, Ukraine exported 7.515 million tons of grain and legumes in the 2024/25 marketing year. This includes 536 thousand tons exported in September alone, a significant increase from the 297 thousand tons exported during the same period in 2023.

Wheat and Barley Exports Double Year Over Year

So far this season, the following grain exports have been recorded:

• Wheat: 4.032 million tons, nearly double the 2.2 million tons exported last year, with 439 thousand tons shipped in September.
• Barley: 1.106 million tons, up from 0.522 million tons last year, with 10 thousand tons exported in September.
• Rye: 0.3 thousand tons, down from 0.6 thousand tons last year.
• Corn: 2.356 million tons, up slightly from 2.156 million tons last year, with 83 thousand tons exported in September.

Additionally, 12.4 thousand tons of flour have been exported so far this season, with 1.1 thousand tons exported in September. Of this total, 11.3 thousand tons were wheat flour, compared to 26.3 thousand tons during the same period last year.

Ukraine's agricultural sector is showing resilience despite challenging conditions, with notable progress in the wheat, barley, and sugar beet harvests. However, lower yields in key crops like soybeans and rapeseed signal potential challenges ahead. On the export front, Ukraine has managed to double its wheat and barley exports compared to last year, but fluctuating yields and market demands will require careful navigation in the coming months. The agricultural sector's ability to adapt and meet these challenges will be crucial as we approach the end of the harvest season.