Grains & Dry Bulk · CommodityScope Indicative Freight Assessment
Ukrainian Black Sea to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — 30kt, 40–50kt
CommodityScope assesses the indicative spot freight market for this basis at $27.00/mt for 12 September 2026, 30kt, unchanged from the previous weekly reading. The assessment represents the estimated prevailing market level for the defined basis and is not a vessel-specific quotation or fixture.
Latest freight rate
What This Rate Measures
CommodityScope indicative weekly voyage freight assessment for grain from Ukraine to Egypt, 30,000 mt · 40–50,000 mt lots, in USD/mt.
Dry-bulk grain voyage rates: Dry-bulk grain voyage rates are CommodityScope weekly indicative freight assessments for a defined origin, destination and freight basis. Depending on the series, the basis may specify a parcel size, a vessel class, or both. Each distinct origin, destination and parcel/vessel basis is maintained as a separate series.
- This lane publishes 30,000 mt, 40–50,000 mt stems; each lot size is a separate assessment series on this page and is not comparable per tonne with the others (a 5,000 mt coaster, a 30,000 mt handysize-scale stem and a 40/50,000 mt panamax-scale stem load at different ports and vessel sizes).
Assessment basis
- Origin: Ukraine
- Destination: Egypt
- Cargo: Grain
- Lot size: 30,000 mt · 40–50,000 mt
- Rate unit: USD/mt; weekly reading
- Featured CS Series:
- CS-FRT-GRN-UKRAINIAN-BLACK-SEA-EGYPT-30KT
- Assessment type:
- CommodityScope Indicative Assessment
- Methodology:
- CommodityScope Market Assessment Methodology
Terms not specified
- Laycan
- Vessel identity
- Load/discharge terms
- Named berths
Commercial terms not included in the assessment basis are not inferred.
Unit and cadence
- USD per metric tonne of cargo.
- Weekly reading — the change shown compares two weekly readings.
Assessments by Lot Size
Each lot size on this lane is a separate CommodityScope assessment series with its own history. The featured series (30kt) supplies the headline value, history table and statistics above and below; the other lot sizes are shown here side by side. Changes are CommodityScope week-on-week differences between consecutive published assessments of each series.
| Lot size | CS Series | Latest rate (USD/mt) | Weekly change | Assessment date | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30ktFeatured | CS-FRT-GRN-UKRAINIAN-BLACK-SEA-EGYPT-30KT | $27.00 | 0.00 | 12 Sep 2026 | 33 |
| 40–50kt | CS-FRT-GRN-UKRAINIAN-BLACK-SEA-EGYPT-40-50KT | $28.00 | 0.00 | 12 Sep 2026 | 33 |
| Date | 30kt | 40–50kt |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 5 Sep 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 22 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 15 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 11 Jul 2026 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 13 Jun 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 30 May 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 22 May 2026 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 16 May 2026 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 9 May 2026 | $27.00 | $26.00 |
| 2 May 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 25 Apr 2026 | $27.00 | $26.00 |
| 18 Apr 2026 | $27.00 | $26.00 |
| 11 Apr 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
| 21 Mar 2026 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 Mar 2026 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 28 Feb 2026 | $27.00 | $26.00 |
| 21 Feb 2026 | $27.00 | $28.00 |
Latest 30 assessment dates, all lot sizes in USD/mt. A dash means no assessment for that lot size on that date.
Weekly Grain Freight Rates — 30kt
Latest CommodityScope weekly assessments for the defined market basis (featured lot size 30kt). Dates without an available assessment are omitted.
| Date | Rate | Weekly change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Sep 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 1 Aug 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jul 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jun 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 May 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 May 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 May 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 May 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 May 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Apr 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Apr 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Apr 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Mar 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Mar 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Mar 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Feb 2026 | $27.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Feb 2026 | $27.00 | +1.00 |
Computed Summary
Calculated from the CommodityScope assessment series shown above. Each statistic states its applicable period and calculation method.
The latest rate of $27.00/mt on 12 Sep 2026 is unchanged from the previous weekly assessment (5 Sep 2026).
Method: Computed by CommodityScope as the difference between the two most recent weekly observations (7 calendar days apart).
It is equal to the average for August 2026, the most recent completed month (5 observations).
Method: Arithmetic mean of the available weekly rates in August 2026. Partial months are excluded from this comparison.
Over the available history (31 Jan 2026 – 12 Sep 2026), the highest rate was $27.00/mt on 31 Jan 2026 and the lowest was $26.00/mt on 14 Feb 2026.
Method: Minimum and maximum of the rate over the available history (31 Jan 2026 – 12 Sep 2026, 33 observations). This is not an all-time record.
Monthly Ukrainian Black Sea to Egypt — 30kt, 40–50kt Averages
Average, minimum and maximum of the available weekly rates in each calendar month. Incomplete latest months are marked month to date.
| Month | Average | Min | Max | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026Month to date | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 2 |
| August 2026 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 5 |
| July 2026 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 4 |
| June 2026 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 26.75 | 26.00 | 27.00 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 27.00 | 1 |
Comparable Routes, Explained
- Argentina to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — Panamax
Same destination from Argentina (Panamax vessels). The series has a different route and parcel-size basis; prevailing market conditions may also differ.
$54.00 USD/mt · 12 Sep 2026 · not directly comparable — no difference shown
- France/Germany to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — Panamax
Same destination from France/Germany (Panamax vessels). The series has a different route and parcel-size basis; prevailing market conditions may also differ.
$35.00 USD/mt · 12 Sep 2026 · not directly comparable — no difference shown
- Russian Black Sea to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — 5kt, 30kt, 40–50kt
Same destination from Russia (5,000 mt · 30,000 mt · 40–50,000 mt lots). The series has a different route and parcel-size basis; prevailing market conditions may also differ.
$90.00 USD/mt · 12 Sep 2026 · Different parcel sizes (30kt · 40–50kt vs 5kt · 30kt · 40–50kt); values are shown for route context and are not directly comparable — no difference shown
- US Gulf to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — Panamax
Same destination from US Gulf (Panamax vessels). The series has a different route and parcel-size basis; prevailing market conditions may also differ.
$45.00 USD/mt · 12 Sep 2026 · not directly comparable — no difference shown
Related Grain Freight Rates
- Argentina to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — PanamaxPanamax · $54.00 USD/mt
- France/Germany to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — PanamaxPanamax · $35.00 USD/mt
- Russian Black Sea to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — 5kt, 30kt, 40–50kt5kt · 30kt · 40–50kt · $90.00 USD/mt
- US Gulf to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — PanamaxPanamax · $45.00 USD/mt
- US PNW to Egypt Grain Freight Rates — PanamaxPanamax · $52.00 USD/mt
- Ukrainian Black Sea to China Grain Freight Rates — PanamaxPanamax · $56.00 USD/mt
- Ukrainian Black Sea to East Spain Grain Freight Rates — PanamaxPanamax · $23.00 USD/mt
- Ukrainian Black Sea to Europe Grain Freight Rates — PanamaxPanamax · $28.00 USD/mt
What This Assessment Represents
This is a CommodityScope indicative voyage freight assessment for the origin, destination, commodity and parcel-size or vessel-class basis defined above. It is not a live fixture. Russia and Ukraine are separate origins on separate pages; where a lane publishes several lot sizes, each lot size is a separate series on the same page. Laycan, named berths and vessel identity are not inferred when the series basis does not specify them.
How to use
- Combine the freight rate with a comparable FOB origin price to estimate a CFR-equivalent sea-delivered value, provided the cargo and freight bases are compatible.
- Compare freight levels across different origin and vessel/parcel bases; differences may reflect route, vessel availability, port conditions, timing and market balance.
Not suitable for
- Fixing a vessel: no laycan, vessel name, terms (e.g. load/discharge rates) or demurrage are implied.
- Mixing lot sizes: a 30,000 mt coaster/handysize stem is not the same market as a 40/50,000 mt panamax stem.
Assessment and computed statistics: CommodityScope. See the CommodityScope Market Assessment Methodology for assessment basis, calculation principles and data policy.