Ukraine's Black Sea ports lose a third of grain export capacity, farmers' union says
UAC says four of Ukraine’s 13 large grain export terminals have suspended purchases as attacks disrupt shipments and raise fears among shipowners.
- On Wednesday, Deputy Economy Minister Taras Vysotskiy told Reuters that Ukraine will protect its seaports and guarantee grain exports at levels no lower than last season.
- Intensifying Russian missile and drone attacks on Black Sea ports have cut Ukraine's grain export capacity by about one-third, according to the farmers' union UAC.
- Four of Ukraine's 13 large grain export terminals suspended purchases due to attacks, while some shipowners refused to enter ports due to fears of ongoing strikes.
- Agricultural exports remain Ukraine's biggest source of foreign currency earnings, with more than 90% of grain and vegetable oils shipped through three ports in the southern Odesa region.
- Ukraine previously forecast 43 million metric tons of exports for the 2026/27 season, up from more than 37 million tons last year, amid escalating economic war between Kyiv and Moscow.
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Because of Russia's increased missile and drone attacks, Ukraine can export about 4 million tons of grain per month instead of 6 million tons.
Ukraine has lost about a third of its grain export capacity across the Black Sea as a result of intense Russian shelling of port infrastructure. Due to the attacks, the volume of shipments of agricultural products decreased from 6 to 4 million tons per month.
(Rome=Yonhap News) Correspondent Min Kyung-rak = Ukraine's grain export capacity has decreased by more than 30% due to continued Russian attacks on Black Sea ports.
Ukraine's Black Sea ports lose a third of grain export capacity, farmers' union says
Ukraine has lost about a third of its capacity to export grain via its vital Black Sea ports due to intensifying Russian missile and drone attacks, the country's main farmers' union said.
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