Main points
- Prices for feed barley at Ukrainian ports have decreased due to weak demand from exporters.
- Ukrainian farmers are holding back sales, hoping for an improvement in the market situation, which limits the volume of grain on the market.
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Ukrainian ports this week recorded a decrease in prices for feed barley of the 2025 harvest. This is happening even despite the limited supply of grain from farmers.
Weak demand puts pressure on prices
According to APK-Inform, the main factor in the decline in the price of barley was low demand from exporters. Some companies are temporarily suspending purchases and waiting for the situation with the new harvest in the Northern Hemisphere to develop.
At the same time, Ukrainian farmers are in no hurry to lower their offer prices. Producers are counting on a possible improvement in the market situation and are holding back sales, which limits the volume of grain on the market.
Please note! An additional pressure factor is competition in foreign markets. Although China remains an active buyer, the high level of competition between suppliers is reducing price expectations.
Prices at ports continue to fall
In the ports of Greater Odessa, purchase prices for feed barley decreased by 2-6 USD per ton and as of April 15 are 210-220 USD per ton on CPT-port terms.
In Danube ports, the drop was somewhat smaller – within 2 – 4 USD per ton, to the level of 210 – 218 USD per ton under the same conditions.
Important! Thus, even with limited supply, the market remains under pressure from demand, and further price dynamics will largely depend on the activity of exporters and the prospects of the new harvest.
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Purchase prices for feed corn in Ukrainian ports are decreasing due to global market trends and reduced purchasing activity.
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Corn demand prices in the ports of Greater Odessa and Danube are 210–218 USD per ton, which is 1–2 USD less than last week.