Ministry of Agrarian Policy: Sunflower oil export continues via all available logistical routes

The Ukrainian agricultural sector continues to ensure production and export of products despite restrictions on export logistics.

Minister of Agricultural Policy Taras Vysotskyi reported on the current state of the industry during his weekly online communication with journalists.

In particular, according to him, the export of sunflower oil continues via all available logistical routes. Although in August and September, export volumes decreased due to logistics restrictions by seaports.

“In 15 days of September, 131 thousand tons of oil were exported, which is about 62% of the volume that could be exported under normal logistical conditions — 212 thousand tons. In particular, about 60 thousand tons of oil were shipped via Danube ports, 50 thousand tons by rail, and 20 thousand tons by road. Thus, despite significant logistical restrictions, exports continue via all available routes,” said Taras Vysotsky.

In addition, according to him, minimum export prices are set monthly — on the 10th. In August, a coefficient of 0.714 was applied, which means a decrease of almost 30%. Currently, the government’s decision to extend the validity of this coefficient for October-December is being approved.

The minister also reported that since the beginning of the year, farmers have attracted UAH 115 billion in loans, of which UAH 49 billion — under the “5-7-9%” program. After the start of the blockade of ports, UAH 21 billion was attracted, including UAH 6.3 billion under “5-7-9%.

Regarding the situation with food supplies after Russian strikes on warehouse infrastructure, according to Vysotsky, temporary disruptions in the delivery of certain categories of goods are possible, but the situation does not pose a threat of a shortage of basic products. In addition, a national system of military risk insurance should come into operation from January 2027 — a corresponding direction is provided for in the budget. The system should, in particular, provide insurance coverage for losses of goods and material assets due to enemy shelling.

Earlier, USM reported that the minister advised exporters to change the basis of supply in September.