Russian attacks on ports can cost Ukrainian farmers up to $3 billion

Seaports remain key for exports

Ukraine exports through Black Sea ports about 90% of grain and oil crops. According to Taras Vysotskyi, First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy, alternative routes cannot fully compensate for the loss of sea logistics.

Even in the best case scenario railway, road and Danube routes can provide only 45-50% of the necessary export volumes.

Agrarians are threatened by additional costs and a lack of storage facilities

Switching to alternative logistics routes will increase the costs of manufacturers by 50–70 euros for each ton of products, which will significantly affect the profitability of exports.

In addition, due to constant attacks on the port infrastructure already in the fall Ukraine may face a deficit of 11 million tons of crop storage capacity.

What support is being prepared for the agricultural sector

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy works to support farmers temporary means of storage, in particular grain sleeves, and also develops affordable lending mechanisms to support producers.

During the meeting with the Spanish Ambassador Ricardo Lopez-Aranda Hagu, the Ukrainian side also discussed the possibility development of alternative logistics, export support and implementation of joint projects, which will help preserve the stability of Ukrainian agricultural exports and strengthen global food security.