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During negotiations on cooperation in the agricultural sector, Ukraine and Azerbaijan separately emphasized the importance of stable trade across the Black Sea, since land routes cannot fully replace sea transportation.

The Ukrainian Grain Association has called on the Ministry of Agrarian Policy to verify information about possible restrictions on the temporary storage of Ukrainian grain during transit through Poland.

Alternative routes are yielding results, but for some products, high transportation costs make exports unprofitable.

Since the beginning of the 2026/27 marketing year, as of September 21, Ukraine has exported 4.662 million tons of grains and legumes, which is 22% less than in the same period last season.

It is impossible to change the minimum export prices until October, so exporters are advised to clear goods on those Incoterms bases where the prices are closest to the real ones.

Against the backdrop of the blockade of the Black Sea ports, Ukraine is turning to partner countries to increase the export of agricultural products through alternative routes.

The Port of Constanta is strengthening its role as a regional hub for rapeseed and oilseeds amid a high harvest in Romania and supply problems from other parts of the Black Sea region.

By October, Ukraine may face a shortage of storage capacity for the harvest, which could leave more than 9 million tons of grain without proper storage conditions.

Romania supports the expansion of Ukrainian grain transit through the port of Constanta for further export to the Middle East and Africa.

In August, the volume of exports of the main groups of agricultural products from Ukraine amounted to about 2.15 million tons – this is 41.5% less than in July (3.67 million tons).