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In October 2026, Ukraine recorded a sharp rise in sunflower oil exports, despite a broader downward trend in the country's agricultural shipping volumes compared to the previous year. Data from Spike Brokers indicates that monthly sunflower oil shipments reached 258,700 tons, representing a 76.4% jump from September. However, the recovery remains incomplete, as volumes are still 30.1% lower than the levels recorded in October 2025.
The surge in sunflower oil played a vital role in stabilizing Ukraine's total agricultural export performance. Overall agricultural shipments for the month stood at 3.05 million tons, a marginal increase of 0.6% from September. On a yearly basis, however, total export volumes have plummeted by 31.7%, highlighting the persistent challenges facing the shipment of major agricultural commodities.
The growth in oilseeds contrasted sharply with the grain sector. Grain exports suffered massive year-on-year losses in October, with barley shipments falling 79.7% to just 43,900 tons. Corn exports dropped by 70% to 282,400 tons, while wheat shipments declined by 33.1% to 990,200 tons. Consequently, the uptick in sunflower oil served as a necessary offset to the significant declines in the grain trade.
Logistics showed signs of a rebound in specific channels in October. Agricultural commodities transported by road through land border crossings reached 417,200 tons, up 20.1% from September and 45% higher than the previous year. Similarly, rail-bound grain exports increased by 26.2% month-on-month to 1.028 million tons, though they remain 51% below their October 2025 benchmarks.
Source: UkrAgroConsult