Ukraine is changing the geography of its high-oleic sunflower oil exports, increasingly redirecting supplies toward Asian markets. This shift is driven by a decline in shipments to the European Union, which have dropped by approximately 22%.
Traditionally, the EU accounted for the majority of Ukrainian exports, often exceeding 60% of total volumes. However, the share of Asian markets is steadily increasing and is now estimated to exceed 25%.
Key market changes:
— EU shipments: −22%
— growing role of Asia as a key destination
— diversification of export markets
— Ukraine maintains its position among leading oil exporters
High-oleic oil remains a niche but перспективний product with high added value. Demand is largely driven by the food industry, particularly the processing and fast-food sectors, which helps maintain export stability despite shifts in market geography.
Overall, the Ukrainian market is adapting to new conditions: declining demand in the EU is being offset by stronger expansion into Asian markets, allowing exporters to maintain positions and respond flexibly to global demand changes.