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In July 2026, Ukraine exported 3.67 million tonnes of agricultural products, which is 23.4% less than in the previous month.

Following the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, the first major international business event dedicated to exploring new opportunities will be AgroFoodSummit 2026, taking place on 24–25 September in Mersin — a strategic Mediterranean port and one of the region's leading logistics hubs for global agricultural trade.

Exporting Ukrainian grain via alternative routes inevitably increases logistics costs. Freight rates at Danube ports have more than doubled over the past month and continue to rise.

Ukraine's agri-food exports totaled $12.592 billion in January–June 2026, up 11% compared with the same period last year ($11.305 billion).

Orniberry, a Ukrainian blueberry producer, continues to expand its plantations and plans to triple its growing area.

The State Statistics Service of Ukraine has released data on the area planted with sugar beet in 2026.

Ukraine exported 480 tonnes of molluscs in January–June 2026, down 3.8% compared with the same period last year.

Ukraine has 12,800 hectares of vineyards, but the total vineyard area has been declining in recent years.

The suspension of seaborne exports is expected to have the greatest impact on Ukraine’s wheat market.

The Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) has raised its forecast for Ukraine’s 2026 grain and oilseed harvest to 84.6 million tonnes, up from the 83.6 million tonnes projected in June.

The Ukrainian government, the diplomatic corps, and all relevant state institutions are working around the clock to restore the normal operation of the country’s ports.

As of 1 July 2026, Ukraine’s household and commercial sectors accounted for 1.767 million head of cattle, including 941.2 thousand cows.

Ukraine has confirmed its readiness to receive an Algerian inspection mission as soon as possible and to provide all necessary conditions for the inspection of a milk powder production facility.

Ukraine’s pig population totalled 4.58 million head in the first half of 2026, down 4.4% compared with the same period last year.

International demand for Ukrainian wheat remains stable despite the effective suspension of grain exports through the ports of Greater Odesa due to intensified Russian attacks.

Ukraine processed 1.3 million tonnes of rapeseed during the 2025/26 marketing year (MY), accounting for 42% of the total harvest and setting an all-time record for rapeseed processing in the country.