Ukraine to lose 30 mln tonnes of agri exports - minister
Ukraine's agricultural exports amounted to up to 50% of potential at the end of September and start of October amid Russia's continued blockade of Black Sea ports, Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Taras Vysotsky told reporters on Friday.
Ukraine's agricultural exports have reached up to 50% of their potential due to Russia's blockade of Black Sea ports, according to Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Taras Vysotsky. Without these ports, Ukraine can only export about half of the export-oriented products it has grown. The consequences include the inability to export 30 million tonnes of agricultural products worth approximately $30 billion in the current marketing year.
In September, Ukraine exported 2.4 million tonnes, which is 46% of what should have been exported. Grain accounted for 1.4 million tonnes, oilseeds for 444,000 tonnes, vegetable oil for 311,000 tonnes, and meal for 280,000 tonnes of the potential required exports. These 46% exports have remained consistent since September 20, reaching the forecasted maximum of 45-50% within the current routes.
Rail transported 41% of exports, or 993,000 tonnes, Danube transport carried 54%, or 1.3 million tonnes, and road transport contributed 5%, or 120,000 tonnes. Vysotsky noted that both rail and Danube transport increased in September compared to August.
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