Despite the war and the complete blockade of seaports, Ukraine is gradually establishing alternative export channels and even increasing them. This was reported on the UCAB facebook page .
In May 2022, 1,014 thousand tons of grain crops were exported (+ 63% compared to April 2022), 408 thousand tons of oilseeds (2.5 times more than in April) and 219 thousand tons of vegetable oils (+ 50% by April).
Most products were exported by sea (by barge on the Danube to Romanian seaports). Thus, 46% of agricultural exports were exported in May. Then comes the railway – 41%, road transport – 12% and ferries – 1%.
Such indicators are the result of coordinated work of Ukrainian farmers, the Government and our foreign partners, because before the war such routes, and even more so exports in such quantities simply did not exist.
Nevertheless, the capacity of alternative routes remains low so that Ukrainian farmers can afford to run their business, plan for the harvest and the next sowing. To do this, the monthly volume of exports should be at least 3 million tons, and the unblocking of seaports would help solve this problem. This issue is especially acute against the background of the fact that in 2-3 months Ukraine will start harvesting a new crop.