Grain export 2018/19: corn trading demonstrated a 1.7x increase

Since the start of 2018/19, corn exports from Ukraine as of June 3rd reached 27,5 million tons. The Agrarian Ministry reports that this volume is 1.7x (9,75 million tons) more than the indicator for the last year's comparative period (16,4 million tons).

By the reporting date, the total export volume of grain crops hit 46,9 million tons, 26 per cent higher from the relevant period of 2017/18 (37,1 million tons).

The volumes of exported crops are as follows:

• wheat — 15 million tons;
• corn — 27.5 million tons;
• barley — 3.5 million tons;
• rye — 88.2 thou. tons.

Note: an order was issued to amend the date of entry into force of the new standard for wheat DSTU 3768:2019 “Wheat. Technical conditions”, replacing the effective DSTU 3768:2010.

In the current production season, sowing of grain crops in Ukraine is carried out on the area of 14.8 million hectares, making up 54 per cent in the structure of sown areas. Sowing of spring crops will cover 7.2 million hectares, industrial crops — 9.2 million hectares, potatoes and vegetables — 1.8 million hectares, and fodder crops — 1.9 million hectares.

The infographic guide Agribusiness of Ukraine 2017/18 is available by the link.