Ministry of Economy of Ukraine keeps 2026/27 grain crop and export forecasts unchanged – Vysotskyi

Ministry of Economy of Ukraine is maintaining its forecasts for grain production and exports in the 2026/27 MY and does not see any critical factors that could significantly alter the crop planting structure in 2027, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture Taras Vysotskyi told Reuters.

He recalled that the ministry expects Ukraine’s grain harvest in 2026 to reach 60 mln tons, nearly matching the previous year’s level. Grain exports in the 2026/27 season are forecast at 43 mln tons.

Vysotskyi also noted that Ukraine has almost completed its 2026 planting campaign and that the crop structure is likely to remain largely unchanged next year.

“We do not currently see any factors that could significantly change the crop planting structure for the 2027 harvest,” he said, adding that Ukraine typically sows up to 5 mln ha of winter wheat.

As for oilseeds, sunflower acreage is likely to remain consistently high, while rapeseed plantings could increase somewhat, reflecting stronger demand from exporters.

Vysotskyi also suggested that minor shifts between corn and soybean acreage may be possible next year, although farmers will make their final planting decisions much later.

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