According to the Customs Service of Ukraine, in November-December 2021, the country imported 6.5 thsd tonnes of sunflower and corn seeds, down 25% y/y. Sunflower seeds import decreased by 16% and corn seeds purchases were down 33%.

Traditionally, import of these seeds increases in November-December. In two previous seasons, the average share of sunflower and corn seeds import amounted to 22% of the overall seasonal import.

Probably, lower purchases are based on higher production of these seeds in Ukraine as well as unclear prospects of next planting campaign amid a sharp growth of inputs prices.

Source: APK-Inform