The Ministry of Economy sharply increased the minimum export prices for grain and sunflower: traders warn of risks

The Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine has significantly increased the minimum allowable export prices for agricultural products for September 2026. According to market participants, for some goods, the levels set by the state exceed the actual market prices, which may create problems with export registration.

The new indicators are determined by the order of the Ministry of Economy No. 1369 of September 10, 2026. The updated minimum prices will be applied to the export of the relevant agricultural products during September.

Corn has risen in price by almost 64%

The minimum export price for corn has changed most noticeably. On CPT terms, it increased from $119 to $195 per ton, that is, by almost 64%.

For wheat, the minimum price was increased from $122 to $146 per ton, and for barley – from $141 to $146.

On other bases, the minimum price of corn also increased: DAP — from $131 to $176 per ton, FOB — from $144 to $187.

The minimum price of sunflower was raised to $725 per ton

The indicators for sunflower were revised even more significantly. On the CPT basis, the minimum allowable export price was increased from $414 to $725 per ton, and on DAP — from $503 to $671.

At the same time, according to GrainTrade, domestic prices for sunflower in Ukraine are about $375–400 per ton excluding VAT with delivery to a processing plant. Export demand prices with delivery to Bulgaria and Romania are at about $550–570 per ton.

According to analysts, such a difference may limit the ability of exporters to conclude and execute transactions at current market prices.

Sunflower oil — minimum $1,350 per ton

The minimum export price of sunflower oil on CPT terms has been increased from $959 to $1,350 per ton.

At the same time, on the Ukrainian market, oil, according to the source, is offered for approximately $1,100–1,150 per ton on CPT-port terms.

Traders also note that the established parameters may not sufficiently take into account the current cost of logistics and military risks.

Exporters may face problems at customs

According to GrainTrade, customs brokers are already paying attention to the gap between the minimum prices set by the Ministry of Economy and actual market quotes. This may cause difficulties with the processing of customs declarations for already concluded export contracts.

The export support regime applies, in particular, to wheat, barley, rye, oats, corn, soybeans, rapeseed, sunflower, vegetable oils, oilcake, honey, and nuts.