Ukraine’s Wheat Exports Remain Strong Despite Lower Grain Shipments

Ukraine’s wheat exports recorded 12.51 million tonnes of wheat in the 2024-25 marketing year. Even as total grain shipments have dropped compared to last year. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, total grain and legume exports have reached 31.02 million tonnes, a 5.8% decline (1.83 million tonnes lower) than the same period in 2023.

Ukraine’s Grain Exports in 2024-25

Flour Exports Also Decline

Flour shipments have also dropped significantly. Ukraine exported 51,000 tonnes of flour, which equals 68,000 tonnes in grain terms, marking a 1.51 times drop (26,200 tonnes lower) than the previous year.

Key Factors Behind the Drop in Exports

The decline in total grain exports is mainly due to:

• Ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting transport routes.
• Infrastructure challenges slowing shipments.
• Lower global demand, especially for Ukrainian corn and wheat exports.

Even with these setbacks, Ukraine remains a key supplier to major importers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Analysts believe that if logistics improve and demand rebounds, export volumes could pick up in the coming months.