Grain

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).

Romania supports the increase in the transit of Ukrainian grain through the Romanian port of Constanta to the countries of the Middle East and Africa.

As of August 31, grain transportation to Egypt from Ukrainian Danube ports cost $90–95/t — $60–65/t more than from Romanian Constanta.

In August, the number of wagons with grain cargo transported by rail through the western border crossings increased.

The market is reacting to the threat of a new escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the risks of disruptions in grain supplies from the Black Sea region.

Europe is proposed to create a special Port State Control regime for vessels carrying Ukrainian agricultural exports.

Further imports above the established volume involve payment of duties, which makes Ukrainian grain lose its price competitiveness.

Ukraine and Russia sharply reduced wheat export rates in August due to shipping problems and attacks on port infrastructure.

At the same time, the rate for grain trucks in September will not change and will be 3271 UAH per car per day excluding VAT.

At the same time, the largest alternative destination for Ukrainian agricultural products currently remains Romania.