Romania increased its acceptance of Ukrainian grain by 23% per month
30.10.2026 - 13:39
At the same time, more than 20 thousand wagons have already accumulated on the approaches to the border.
Over the 27 days of October, Ukrzaliznytsia transferred an average of 337 wagons of grain per day through the western border crossings — 57 more than in September. This was reported by UZ representative Valeriy Tkachev, Elevatorist writes.
Hungary receives the largest volumes — an average of 104.5 wagons, or about 6.45 thousand tons per day. Slovakia takes 84 wagons (about 5.3 thousand tons), increasing volumes by 7% compared to September. Poland receives 78 wagons, or 5.03 thousand tons — 12.5% more than a month earlier, although the figure decreased by five wagons over the last day.
Romania showed the highest growth rates — plus 23% compared to September. It receives an average of 71 wagons of grain per day, or about 4.25 thousand tons.
In general, the average daily reception at the western crossings in October increased by about 1.2 times compared to September.
However, the increase in the transfer does not relieve congestion. As of October 23, 20,718 freight wagons have accumulated on the approaches to the western crossings, and the average waiting time is 19 days. On the Hungarian direction of Batyovo — that is, where the most grain is received — the queue reaches 32 days.
The largest number of wagons is at the Polish crossings: Izov — 5,820, Mostyska-2 — 2,589, Yagodyn — 1,039. On the Slovak direction, 3,330 wagons are in the queue via Chop and 2,436 via Uzhhorod. At the same time, Slovak border stations are ready to accept more trains, but cargo is not arriving in the required volumes.
Security factors are also causing delays. Air raids periodically stop border and customs control, strikes on traction substations and locomotives slow down traffic. On the Hungarian route, inspections can delay trains for two to three hours.
Also, the day before, USM informed that Ukrzaliznytsia has limited grain transportation to Hungary and Poland.
