Ukraine's domestic grain and oilseed market saw a downward trend in September 2026, driven by a seasonal influx of new harvests and logistical challenges. Wheat prices declined moderately, with food wheat of the 2nd class dropping 3.60% to 6,290 UAH/ton, while feed wheat of the 4th class fell 8.29% to 5,728 UAH/ton. Corn experienced the steepest decline, with prices falling 11.27% to 6,623 UAH/ton due to exhausted export infrastructure and a shortage of wagons.
Sunflower prices were under systemic bearish pressure, decreasing 8.62% to 18,555 UAH/ton as new harvest seeds flooded the market. Soybeans showed relative stability, with a monthly correction of 7.15% to 17,159 UAH/ton, but began recovering by month's end due to high competition between domestic plants and exporters.
As of September 29, 2026, Ukraine had harvested 34.3 million tons of grains and leguminous crops from 7.1 million hectares, with an average yield of 48.2 c/ha. The harvesting of early grains was fully completed, while corn harvesting had just begun. Oilseed harvesting exceeded 8.4 million tons, with winter rapeseed harvest completed and significant progress in sunflower and soybean harvesting.
On the external markets, the Chicago Exchange saw a downward correction in September. Wheat futures fell from $284.4/ton to $254.5/ton, corn decreased from $211.7/ton to $205.5/ton, and soybeans faced strong pressure from investment funds due to weak export statistics and an influx of new crop raw materials.