UKRAINE’S GRAIN EXPORTS INCREASE 20.9% TO 45.4 MLN TONNES

Ukraine's grain exports are up around 20.9% at 45.4 million tonnes so far in the July 2019 to June 2020 season, the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture said on Monday.

The ministry said wheat exports have risen to 17.8 million tonnes, while exports of corn have reached about 22.8 million tonnes and barley about 4.3 million tonnes.

The country harvested a record 75.1 million tonnes of grain in 2019, up from 70 million in 2018.

Deputy minister Taras Vysotskiy said this month Ukraine could export a record 52-55 million tonnes of grain this season, including 19-20 million tonnes of wheat.

For 2020/21, he said Ukraine could harvest 65-70 million tonnes of grain and export around 40 million tonnes.

Agriculture.com