Crushing
Most soybeans worldwide are crushed into oil and a protein-rich cake or meal.
Crops we grow
Soy farmers growing non GMO soybeans in Ukraine
We are soy farmers with our own silos and crushing plant: soybeans grown in five regions of Ukraine from non-GMO seed, offered in bulk to processors, feed producers and traders.
- 5farming regions of Ukraine
- 33,000 tsoybean oil capacity of our plant
How soybeans are grown in Ukraine
Soybean farming in Ukraine is a spring business. Soybeans are sown from late April to mid-May, once the soil is warm enough for quick, even emergence, and harvested from September into October as the pods dry and the leaves drop. There is no winter form of soybean.
Soybean is a legume. Nodules on its roots host bacteria that fix nitrogen from the air, so the crop needs little nitrogen fertiliser and leaves some behind for the next crop. That makes a soybean crop field a good place to sow winter wheat the following autumn. Soy also needs moisture at flowering and pod fill in July and August, which is why the central and western regions, with more summer rain, grow a large share of Ukrainian soybeans.
Buyers judge soybeans mostly on protein and oil content, moisture, foreign matter and the share of split or damaged beans.
How we grow and store our soybeans
Our soybeans come from a farming group in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr and Rivne regions. Tillage is chosen per field, from classical ploughing to no-till, depending on the soil, moisture, weather and the preceding crop. On drier land, no-till helps keep the summer moisture soybeans rely on during pod fill.
The beans are delivered to our certified silos, which were built for the procurement and storage of oilseeds including soybeans. Each site has a full line for receiving, cleaning, drying, storage and shipping, and the silos stand near the fields in areas with good road and rail access.
As soy farmers who also run storage, we can keep beans in the silo after harvest and ship them through the season. In our soybean farming, the crop also plays a role in rotation: it is followed by winter wheat or other cereals that benefit from the nitrogen and the clean, loose soil soybeans leave behind.
Non GMO soybeans
Many buyers, especially food processors and feed producers for European markets, specifically ask for non GMO soybeans. Our soybeans are grown from non-GMO seed. GMO-free status is confirmed per lot on request, so you receive confirmation for the specific batch you buy, not a general statement.
The same raw material goes into our own crushing. The soybean cake made at our plant is GMO-free, which shows how we work with the crop from field to finished product.
What soybeans are used for
Feed production
Full-fat soybeans, after heat treatment, are used in poultry and pig diets as a source of protein and energy.
Food processing
Non-GMO beans are in demand for soy drinks, tofu, flour and protein ingredients.
Trading
Importers and traders buy bulk lots for crushers and food plants in their markets.
We also process soybeans
Part of our soybean harvest goes to our own oil extraction plant, where the beans are cleaned, dehulled, flaked and pressed. Its soybean oil capacity is 33,000 tons, sold as crude soybean oil and as refined soybean oil, while the pressed beans become GMO-free soybean cake for animal feed.
For buyers this means the beans, the oil and the cake can come from the same source. Our grain farming and storing grain page describes the rest of our crops.
Non GMO soybeans for sale: lots and terms
We offer non GMO soybeans for sale in bulk, loaded on trucks or railcars, with big bags possible for road shipments. Quality is set in the contract specification: protein, oil content, moisture, foreign matter and damaged beans. The beans meet the requirements of the State Standard of Ukraine, and extra certification can be arranged depending on the market and end use.
The non gmo soybean price depends on the lot, the season and the Incoterm, so we quote each request separately. We deliver on Incoterms 2020 terms FCA, CPT, DAP and DDP. Export documents are agreed per contract.
Request an offer for soybeans
Tell us the volume, quality, delivery point and Incoterm, and we will reply with an offer for the current crop and the GMO-free confirmation you need.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Did not find your answer? Write to info@ukragrosunoil.com or call +380 99 121 83 60.
When are soybeans harvested in Ukraine?
Usually in September and October, after the pods dry and the leaves fall.
Are your soybeans GMO-free?
They are grown from non-GMO seed. GMO-free status is confirmed per lot on request.
Do you sell soybeans or only soybean products?
Both. We sell whole soybeans in bulk, and part of the crop is crushed at our own plant for oil and cake.
How are soybeans shipped?
In bulk by truck or rail from our silos. Big bags are possible when the beans travel by road.
Can I get a fixed price for the season?
Prices are agreed per lot, depending on volume, timing and the delivery term. Send us your request and we will discuss the options.
Get an offer
Request a quote
Tell us the product, volume, packaging and destination. A sales manager replies with an offer, specification and delivery terms.
- Send the request form
- Get specification, price and terms
- Sign the contract and agree loading