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Ukraine's food exports face decline
The article discusses Ukraine's revised export forecasts for grain shipments in the 2026/2027 season, which have been cut by up to 12% due to Russian attacks on the port city of Odessa. Ongoing assaults on ports and export facilities have halted regular shipments, reducing Ukraine's ability to export more than 38 million tons of grain instead of the originally expected 43 million tons. This shortfall leads to a storage capacity deficit of up to 11 million tons and has broad economic repercussions, as the agricultural sector is a key source of foreign currency. It also results in decreased government revenues, increased shipping and insurance costs, and higher risks of global grain price fluctuations. Estimates indicate that persistent threats threaten the continuity of supplies, especially since global markets rely heavily on Ukraine’s exports of wheat, corn, and sunflower oil. Dependence on land transport is becoming less effective due to its lengthy and costly nature.
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