Main points
- In the first four months of 2026, Ukraine transported over 11.4 million tons of grain cargo by rail, which is 13.1% more than in 2025.
- In April, 2.95 million tons of grain were transported by rail, of which 92% were sent to seaports.
Rail grain transportation / Photo by Continental Farmers Group
Ukraine significantly increased rail transportation of grain cargo in January-April 2026. The largest growth was recorded in export traffic, where the main flow of products goes to ports.
Grain exports by rail continue to grow
In the first four months of 2026, Ukrainian railways transported over 11.4 million tons of grain cargo, RAIL.insider reports. This is 13.1% more than in the same period last year.
The increase in transportation volumes was announced during an online meeting between representatives of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia and participants in the agricultural market.
Particularly noticeable growth was recorded in the export segment. In international rail transport, 10.3 million tons of grain were transported, which is 15.1% higher than in January-April 2025.
In April, the average daily grain load on the network was 87.1 thousand tons. However, compared to March, this figure decreased slightly – by 1.8%.
The main flow of grain is directed to the ports
The total volume of grain transportation in April amounted to 2.95 million tons. This is 1.1% less than a month earlier.
Grain exports fell even more significantly – by 3.4%, to 2.65 million tons. Despite this, the port sector remains key for Ukrainian agricultural exports.
Currently, about 92% of grain cargo is transported to seaports. Only 8% of grain is exported through western border crossings.
Market experts note that port logistics continues to play a decisive role in the stable export of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Over the 29 days of April, 2 million 868.5 thousand tons of grain cargo were transported by rail. This was discussed during an online meeting of representatives of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” with agricultural market participants on April 30.
Ukraine filed a complaint with the Israeli police against a company that bought wheat stolen by the Russians
At the same time, part of the Ukrainian grain harvested in the occupied territories is stolen by the Russians and sold on foreign markets. Some countries are not ashamed to buy stolen grain.
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We recently wrote that the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel filed complaints against companies suspected of importing wheat from the occupied territories with the police and financial control authorities.
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The Ukrainian side requests a laboratory analysis of the grain and the seizure of ship documentation to establish the origin of the grain.
Following the allegations, Dizengoff Trading announced a suspension of new purchases of Russian wheat, although it denied violating international rules. Meanwhile, Zenziper refused to unload another vessel that also raised suspicions, after which it left the Israeli coast.