The introduction of a 10% export tariff on the export of raw soybeans and rapeseed has significantly boosted the production and export of processed products in Ukraine. These changes have positively impacted foreign currency earnings and the development of the domestic agro-processing sector.
This is reported by Finway
Increase in Production and Export Indicators
In the second half of 2025, from July to December, the processing of rapeseed into oil in Ukraine increased by 80% compared to the same period of the previous season. At the same time, the export of rapeseed oil also rose by 80%, and the foreign currency revenue from the sale of this product grew by 120%. The production of rapeseed meal increased by 80%, exports by 70%, and foreign currency earnings by 40%.
From September to December 2025, the production of soybean oil in Ukraine demonstrated a growth of 22.4%. The export of this product rose by 23.3%, while foreign currency revenue increased by 50%. The volumes of soybean processing into oil and meal exceeded the direct export of raw soybeans by 3.7%, indicating a preference for processing over raw material exports.
Forecast for the Marketing Year
In the 2025-2026 marketing year, experts predict record processing volumes of rapeseed — up to 1.7 million tons, which accounts for more than half of the total harvest of this crop. Soybean processing could reach 3 million tons, which is over 60% of the entire harvest. This will allow for record production levels of rapeseed and soybean oil — 720,000 and 600,000 tons, respectively.
“The introduction of a 10% export tariff on soybeans and rapeseed has enabled Ukraine to increase the production of oil and meal from these raw materials, as well as to boost the export of processed products.”