Ukraine 2026 wheat crop seen at 22-23 million tons, farmers union says
Ukraine Wheat Production Forecast and Export Overview
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KYIV, May 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine could harvest 22 to 23 million metric tons of wheat in 2026, in line with 2025 production of 23 million tons, major farmers' union UAC's trade department said on Tuesday.
Ukraine is a large European wheat grower and exporter.
Forecasting Details for Wheat Production
2026 and 2025 Wheat Harvest Projections
Following are some forecasting details:
Economy Ministry Estimate
• The economy ministry has said farmers can harvest around 22.4 million tons of wheat this year.
APK-Inform Agriculture Consultancy Estimate
• APK-Inform agriculture consultancy expects the harvest at 20 million tons, 15% less than in 2025.
UAC Wheat Stock Projections
• UAC said Ukrainian wheat stocks could total 4.5 million tons as of June 1 against 2.6 million tons a year earlier.
Wheat Export Contracts and Trade
• The union added that traders had already contracted about 3 million tons of wheat from the 2026 harvest.
Wheat Export Data for 2025/26 Season
• The economy ministry said this week Ukraine exported 12.27 million tons of wheat so far the 2025/26 season as of May 25 versus 14.80 as of May 30, 2025.
Reporting and Editorial Information
(Reporting by Pavel PolityukEditing by Bernadette Baum)
