In early October 2026, grain and oilseed purchase prices in Ukraine continued to decline. According to the Ukrainian Universal Exchange, the main factors during October 2–8 were increasing new crop supplies, limited export demand and logistics constraints. The corn market is facing particularly difficult conditions, as shortages of available railcars and congestion at border terminals are restricting new shipments. Some buyers have already shifted their purchasing interest to February–March 2027.
Wheat prices also continued to decrease. The average price of Grade 2 wheat reached UAH 6,529/t, down 1.48% from the previous week. Grade 3 wheat declined by 0.20% to UAH 6,426/t, while Grade 4 wheat fell by 2.84% to UAH 5,596/t. The price indicator for deliveries to Danube ports stood at approximately $173/t. Meanwhile, international markets remain sensitive to currency fluctuations, export activity and security risks affecting Black Sea shipping.
In the oilseed segment, increasing supplies of the new sunflower crop are putting the greatest pressure on prices. The average domestic sunflower price declined by 1.77% over the week to UAH 17,856/t. Some processing plants temporarily suspended raw material intake or reduced their purchase prices due to operational and security-related risks. The market subsequently stabilised mostly within UAH 17,000–17,500/t, delivered to processing plants, based on 48% oil content.
Soybeans remain relatively stable due to demand from domestic processors and exporters. Despite a weekly decline of 2.03% to UAH 17,251/t, soybean sales continue to be supported by purchases in the domestic market and at Ukraine's western borders. Further price movements will depend on harvesting progress, transport availability, export logistics and processing activity. For agricultural producers, this highlights the importance of considering not only purchase prices but also delivery costs and payment terms.
Original source: Ukrainian Universal Exchange, AgroMarket UUB — Grain and Oilseed Market Review, October 2–8, 2026.