Economy

Unloading of grain wagons decreased in the ports of Great Odesa
The average daily rate of unloading of grain wagons in the ports of Great Odesa decreased to 1280 units.

Ukraine expects the next EU sanctions package to target Russia’s shadow fleet
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that the 16th EU sanctions package should apply to Russian oil and the entire shadow fleet, as well as captains and crew members of ships.

Damage to port infrastructure from Russian attacks has already exceeded $850 million
The transport infrastructure has already suffered losses of $38.5 billion from Russian shelling and attacks.

China reduced imports of Ukrainian sunflower oil
Due to the war and logistical difficulties, Ukraine is losing its share in the Chinese sunflower oil market, while the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan are increasing it.

Seafarers’ salaries are rising, study finds
Most shipowners raised wages in 2024, which contributed to a decrease in staff turnover.

Kernel shares rise 26% amid reports of a possible end to the war
The WIG-Ukraine index on the Warsaw Stock Exchange shows record growth after news of possible peace talks.

Algeria purchased up to 400 thousand tons of Black Sea wheat
The main suppliers of the new batch of grain will be Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

Shares of Ukrainian agricultural holdings rose sharply on news of peace talks
Shares of Ukrainian companies are showing rapid growth after news of possible peace talks with the participation of Donald Trump.

Freight rates in Ukraine are falling due to low demand and a surplus of vessels
Overloading of free vessels and lack of new cargo continue to put pressure on the maritime transportation market.

Grain trade volumes between Ukraine and the EU hit a record high
The volume of agricultural trade between Ukraine and the European Union in 2024 reached almost $17 billion, exceeding previous figures.