Agricultural Exports Increased by 10.8% in March, Analysts Report
According to data provided by the Ukrainian Club of Agricultural Business (UCAB) via social media, Ukraine exported 5.5 million tons of agricultural products in March 2026, marking a 10.8% increase compared to February.
In a significant development for Ukraine's agricultural sector, the Ukrainian Club of Agricultural Business (UCAB) has reported that the country exported 5.5 million tons of agricultural products in March 2026. This figure represents a 10.8% increase from February, indicating positive changes within the agricultural industry.
The report highlights that after four months of stable shipment volumes, March saw a surge in exports across all categories of goods. Notably, the export of grain crops rose by 7% compared to the previous month, reaching a total of 3.7 million tons. Within the grain export structure, corn accounted for 75%, wheat for 24%, and barley for 1%.
Equally noteworthy is the increase in oilseed exports, which grew by 12% to 338.8 thousand tons. In this volume, soybeans made up 58%, rapeseed 40%, and sunflowers 1%. Additionally, shipments of vegetable oils saw a 16% increase, totaling 506.8 thousand tons, with sunflower oil comprising 84%, soybean oil 9%, and rapeseed oil 7%.
The export volumes of meal remaining after oil extraction also showed positive dynamics, increasing by 15% to 542.6 thousand tons. In the structure of meal exports, sunflower meal constituted 73%, while soybean meal accounted for 27%. The highest growth rate, recorded at 32%, was observed in other types of agricultural products, with sales reaching 474.8 thousand tons.
Experts from UCAB expressed optimism that in the coming months, not only stable shipment volumes can be expected, but also an activation of grain exports. They noted that only three months remain until the beginning of the new marketing year, and the volumes designated for export remain sufficient, which could lead to the formation of transitional stocks.
Association representatives emphasized that the activation of exports is being observed across all categories of goods after four months of stable shipments. They also added that this activation is critically important for freeing up storage capacities ahead of the new season, allowing farmers to manage their resources more effectively.