The top five leaders in the ranking of grain exporters from Ukraine in 2026 is headed by 'Nibulon' — followed by ADM Ukraine and Cargill. Companies were evaluated based on several criteria, including export geography, infrastructure, financial and digital indicators. This is stated in the ranking of the Ukrainian Business Award.
1. 'Nibulon': First Place and Own Logistics Network
'Nibulon' took the first place with a score of 13.72 out of 100% on the ranking scale. Among its advantages are the Ukrainian origin of the company, a network of 23 elevators, and work with seven types of crops. The company also has its own logistics capabilities that help organize the storage and transportation of grain. Export routes are also influenced by risks to ports, mentioned in the article about attacks on grain exports.
2. ADM Ukraine: Wide Reach in International Markets
ADM Ukraine scored 13.29 points and took second place. According to the ranking data, the company works with 140 export destinations — the widest geography among the participants. In Ukraine, it has seven elevators, and in the list of crops — two main types. Its international presence allows it to work with various sales markets.
3. Cargill: Third Position and Highest Web Performance Score
Cargill scored 12.85 points. The company operates in 70 export countries and has six elevators in Ukraine. According to UBA, Cargill received the highest score for Web Performance Index — 10. At the same time, the set of five crops indicates a broader product profile than companies with fewer directions.
4. Kernel: Strong Elevator Network
Kernel took fourth place with a score of 12.18 points. The most notable advantage of the company according to the provided indicators is its infrastructure: the ranking indicates 60 elevators, the most among the participants. Kernel covers 60 export countries and works with four types of crops. The role of port logistics for exporters is also reminded by the article about the grain sea corridor.
5. Louis Dreyfus: Fifth Place and 100 Export Destinations
Louis Dreyfus completed the top five with a score of 10.87 points. According to the ranking, the company exports to 100 countries, has six elevators in Ukraine, and works with six types of crops. Such geography and assortment allow distributing supplies among different markets. However, the ranking does not measure actual export volumes in tons: it compares companies based on operational, financial, and digital criteria. For the forecast of the harvest that forms the resource base for export, read the article about the grain harvest in 2026.