In January–February 2026, Ukraine’s foreign currency earnings from agricultural exports increased by 9.3%, despite almost unchanged physical export volumes compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture.
“During the first two months of 2026, Ukraine exported 9.95 million tonnes of agricultural products worth a total of $4 billion. Compared to the same period in 2025, export volumes remained nearly unchanged, while foreign currency revenues grew by 9.3%,” said Deputy Minister Taras Vysotskyi.
According to him, despite the challenges of war, Ukraine’s agricultural sector continues to maintain stable export volumes while increasing revenues. The share of processed products is also rising, with a notable increase in rapeseed oil exports. At the same time, diversifying export markets and expanding geographical reach remain key priorities.
The European Union remains the main market for Ukrainian agricultural products, accounting for about 50% of foreign currency earnings. Another 20% comes from countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Turkey’s role has grown significantly, with its share in Ukraine’s agricultural exports reaching 13%, while export revenues to the country more than doubled to $507 million.
The largest export commodities remain corn, sunflower oil, wheat, soybeans, and meat. At the same time, rapeseed oil exports rose sharply to $102 million, allowing it to enter the top ten export items.
In January–February, corn exports increased by 20% to 5.6 million tonnes, partly due to higher shipments to Turkey. Meanwhile, wheat exports fell by 43% to 1.2 million tonnes, largely due to reduced demand from the European Union, where a strong harvest was recorded in 2025.
