Ukraine Barley Prices Plummet Amid Weak Export Demand and Black Sea Port Shutdown
Barley prices in Ukraine have been on a downward trend due to weak export demand. The shutdown of grain terminals at Black Sea ports has led to traders buying grains for shipment via the Danube River, where feed barley bids stand at UAH 7,000-7,800/t or $140-150/t delivered.
The country's barley exports are lagging behind last year's pace, with only 61 thousand tons exported during the first 22 days of August compared to 247 thousand tons in the same period last year. Since the beginning of the marketing year (MY) 2026/27, exports have reached 360 thousand tons versus 504 thousand tons a year earlier.
The domestic market is being flooded with substantial volumes, causing prices to fall. Processors are buying feed barley at UAH 5,500-6,500/t delivered, while some farmers are willing to sell at around UAH 6,000/t ex-farm.