Ukraine exported 1.52 million metric tons of barley in the 2025/2026 marketing year, according to the Ukrainian Grain Association.
China was the leading importer of Ukrainian barley, with 487,000 metric tons. Turkey imported 297,000 metric tons, Libya—230,000 metric tons, Saudi Arabia—121,000 metric tons, and Lebanon—115,000 metric tons.
According to the UGA, total exports of grains and oilseeds for the season fell to 41.1 million metric tons from 46.7 million metric tons a year earlier.