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A concise digest of grain-market, Danube-ports and export developments.
Grain MarketUkraine's 2026 Grain Harvest Reaches 31.7 Million Tonnes
Ukraine had harvested 31.7 Mt of grain by 25 August, with Odesa region leading gross output. What the crop means for storage, transport and exports.
Кабінет Міністрів України
Grain ExportUkraine Grain Exports in August 2026: Logistics Limit Volumes
Ukraine exported 899,600 t of agricultural goods on 1–18 August, including 522,000 t of grain. What this means for routes, storage and pricing.
Кабінет Міністрів України
LogisticsEU Solidarity Lanes Carried 20% of July 2026 Agri-Exports
In July, 20% of Ukrainian grain and oilseed exports used the EU Solidarity Lanes while 80% moved by the Black Sea. How the routes complement the Danube.
European Commission — DG MOVE
Danube PortsLow Water on the Danube: Planning Grain Logistics
Drought reduced Danube corridor capacity. How vessel draught, grain accumulation, storage and road logistics now affect shipment planning and cost.
Верховна Рада України
Grain MarketUkraine's Minimum Export Prices in August 2026: The Update
Ukraine applied a 0.714 coefficient to the base assessment of minimum export prices. Which crops are covered, why the mechanism changed and what to check.
Кабінет Міністрів України
Grain MarketHow a Port Grain Price Is Built: FOB, CPT, EXW
Why the grain price at the port differs from the elevator price — FOB, CPT and EXW delivery terms explained in plain language.
APK-Inform
Grain MarketWhat Moves Wheat Prices: 5 Key Factors
Why do wheat prices keep swinging up and down? We break down the 5 key factors that shape the grain market and port prices — in plain language.
APK-Inform
Grain MarketCorn for Export: When Is It Better to Sell?
Seasonality of corn exports, storage costs and freight windows — how to pick your selling moment and why the Danube ports suit flexible corn lots.
GrainTrade
Danube PortsThe Danube Corridor: Why Kiliya Matters for Grain Export
Danube ports became a backbone of Ukraine's farm exports. Here is Kiliya's role in small-tonnage grain transshipment.
UkrAgroConsult
Danube PortsWhy the Danube Ports Are Back in the Spotlight
The Danube ports remain a strategic backbone of Ukraine's grain export. Here is their structural role and why Kiliya matters beyond any single season.
CFTS
LogisticsBlack Sea Freight: What Drives the Rate
Sea freight can eat a sizeable share of an exporter's revenue. Here is what shapes Black Sea grain freight rates and how it hits the FOB price.
UkrAgroConsult
Grain ExportTurkey and Ukrainian Grain: Why the Demand Holds
For years Turkey has remained one of the top buyers of Ukrainian grain. We explain what keeps this demand steady and why the Black Sea plays into exporters' hands.
UkrAgroConsult
Grain MarketWheat Class: How Quality Changes the Port Price
Protein, gluten, test weight, moisture, falling number — how grain class and quality shape the port price, and why the intake lab matters.
APK-Inform
Danube PortsLow Water on the Danube: How River Levels Hit Logistics
Low water on the Danube rewrites the rules for grain export: shallower draft, lighter loading, smaller lots. Here is how to plan ahead.
CFTS
LogisticsHarvest and Port Queues: How to Prepare in Advance
At peak harvest, logistics gets pricier and port queues grow. Here is how to plan grain intake and crop storage well ahead of time.
Latifundist