Singapore boosts imports of Ukrainian high-oleic sunflower oil more than 30-fold

Ukraine’s high-oleic sunflower segment has not yet recovered to its pre-war position. Despite a partial expansion of planted areas in recent years, the effect has been offset by weather conditions and unstable premiums, leaving exports of high-oleic sunflower oil limited, according to APK-Inform.

In the 2025/26 season, external shipments could decline to around 207,000 tons, down 8% from the previous marketing year.

At the same time, the export structure is changing. In September–March of the current season, the key buyer — the EU — reduced imports to 84,300 tons (-22%), while its share in total shipments fell to 60% compared to 72% a year earlier.

Meanwhile, the role of other destinations is growing. Malaysia entered the top five importers, increasing purchases by 82%, while Singapore boosted imports more than 30-fold. Steady growth was also recorded in the United States (+13%) and Canada (+53%). In addition, Ukraine is expanding its presence in Middle Eastern markets, particularly in Saudi Arabia (+47%), despite geopolitical risks.

Overall, exports of high-oleic sunflower oil currently reach around 50 countries. However, the gradual reduction of dependence on the European market could become a key driver for the segment’s development in the coming years.