Israel among key buyers: Ukraine sharply increased corn exports in April

In April 2026, Ukraine increased its corn exports to 2.688 million tons. This is 8% more than in March, when the shipment volume was 2.503 million tons.

At first glance — ordinary agricultural statistics.

But for Israel, this figure has a separate significance: among the key buyers of Ukrainian corn in April was the Israeli market. According to analysts at Spike Brokers, Israel purchased 155 thousand tons, entering the list of notable destinations for Ukrainian exports.

This is no longer just grain trading. It is part of a large food map where Ukraine continues to hold positions in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, despite the war, competition, and pressure on logistics.

Ukraine maintains the agricultural route to the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Since the beginning of the current marketing year, which is considered from October 2025 to April 2026, Ukraine has exported 15.91 million tons of corn.

The April result was one of the strongest in the current season.

And this is important not only for Ukrainian farmers. Against the backdrop of war, destroyed infrastructure, risks in the Black Sea, and constant pressure from Russia, Ukraine continues to be a major food supplier to regions where stable grain supplies are directly linked to prices, feed base, and food security.

For Israel, Ukrainian corn is not an abstract line in the export table. Corn is used in livestock, feed, the food industry, and the entire chain, which ultimately affects the cost of products for the consumer.

Who bought Ukrainian corn in April

The main buyer of Ukrainian corn in April was Turkey. It received 1.017 million tons — almost 38% of all April exports.

Next are several major destinations.

Italy purchased 353 thousand tons. Spain — 284 thousand tons. Tunisia — 159 thousand tons.

Israel was close to these countries: 155 thousand tons of Ukrainian corn in a month.

Following it on the list are Libya with 151 thousand tons, the Netherlands with 129 thousand tons, and South Korea with 102 thousand tons.

This geography shows the main point: Ukrainian corn remains in demand not only in Europe but also in the countries of the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Why the Israeli figure is important

155 thousand tons in one month is not a random batch and not a one-time purchase ‘just in case’.

For Israel, where its own agricultural resources are limited by climate, land, and production costs, grain imports remain an important part of economic stability. The country buys raw materials where there is understandable logistics, competitive price, and supplier reliability.

Ukraine maintains a strong position here.

Even during the war, it remains a country that can supply large volumes of agricultural products to foreign markets. And if Israel is among the notable buyers, it speaks of practical trust in the Ukrainian direction.

For readers of NAnews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency this story is also important because it shows the real economic connection between Ukraine and Israel not through loud statements, but through specific goods, tonnage, routes, and market needs.

Competition is high, but demand remains

Analysts at Spike Brokers note that the April volume confirmed Ukraine’s active presence in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern demand even amid high competition from South America.

This is an important detail.

South America, especially Brazil and Argentina, is actively fighting for buyers in the global corn market. They have large volumes, their seasonal advantages, and a powerful export potential.

But Ukrainian corn still remains in the game.

For buyers from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, not only the price matters. Delivery times, quality, logistics, familiar trade ties, and the ability to quickly meet raw material needs are important.

What is happening with corn prices

The external price background for corn in April remained quite constructive.

According to Spike Brokers, the July contract on CBOT held around the upper part of the last trading range, and the December contract tested the psychological level of 5 dollars.

The market was supported by several factors.

Expectations of lower yield potential in the US due to expensive fertilizers. Risks for the second corn crop safrinha in Brazil. Strong export sales of American corn.

But the market did not move without restrictions. Technical overbought limited traders’ willingness to quickly expand growth without new fundamental confirmations.

The Ukrainian physical market, meanwhile, behaved more calmly than the exchange.

SPIKE Spot Commodity Index Ukraine on a CPT Odessa basis recorded corn at 222 dollars per ton. This is only 1 dollar more per week.

What this means for Ukraine and Israel

For Ukraine, April’s 2.688 million tons is a signal that the country continues to fight for a place in the global agricultural market and maintains supply channels despite the war.

For Israel, it is a reminder of the dependence on stable imports and that Ukrainian grain remains part of the region’s food system.

There is no loud politics here, but there is an economy that often speaks more accurately than any statements.

If Ukrainian corn goes to Turkey, Italy, Spain, Israel, Tunisia, Libya, and the Netherlands, it means the market continues to consider Ukraine a real supplier, not a temporary participant. And this is especially important at a time when Russia is trying to pressure the Ukrainian economy, ports, exports, and Kyiv’s international food role.

So far, the April result looks like a strong month for Ukrainian exports.

But the main question remains ahead: can Ukraine maintain this pace amid competition, weather risks, price fluctuations, and the ongoing war.