Between August 1 and 26, Ukraine exported 1.423 million tonnes of grain, oilseeds, and processed agricultural products. According to Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotskyi, this represents only about one-third of the country's potential export capacity under normal logistics conditions.
Grain accounted for the largest share of exports at 822 thousand tonnes, representing only about 21% of its potential export volume. The remaining shipments consisted mainly of oilseeds, vegetable oils, and oilseed meals, whose export volumes have been largely maintained thanks to alternative logistics corridors.
The railway network and the Danube corridor were the two main export routes, each transporting approximately 600 thousand tonnes of agricultural products. Road transport handled only 80 thousand tonnes, remaining the most expensive logistics option. Together, rail and Danube routes accounted for more than 84% of Ukraine's agricultural exports during the reporting period.
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy notes that the government continues to support exporters affected by the blockade of Black Sea ports. One of the latest measures was extending the foreign currency settlement period for grain, oilseed, and processed agricultural exports from 120 to 150 days. However, persistently high logistics costs are already affecting farm economics and are expected to reduce winter wheat sowing this autumn, while winter rapeseed and barley acreage is forecast to remain broadly stable.