In 2024, 71% of Ukraine’s agricultural exports are carried out through seaports

In 2024, Ukrainian seaports have once again become key for agricultural product exports, accounting for 71% of the country’s total agricultural export volume. In comparison, in 2021, 94% of Ukraine’s agricultural products were transported via sea routes. A significant reduction in the share of maritime transport occurred in 2022 amid the full-scale war, when only 53% of exports were carried out by sea.

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The Role of Alternative Routes: The Danube and the “Solidarity Lanes”

In 2022, alternative channels gained greater importance: the share of Danube ports in total exports rose to 20%, while the land routes of the EU’s “Solidarity Lanes” accounted for 25%. Throughout 2023, the role of Danube ports further strengthened — they covered 36% of exports, while seaports handled 38%, and the “Solidarity Lanes” accounted for 24% of agricultural exports.

In 2024, following the partial restoration of seaport operations, full logistics for bulk cargo transportation returned. However, the export of finished and packaged products continues to rely significantly on alternative routes: 15% of such cargo passes through the “Solidarity Lanes,” and another 13% through Danube ports.

The Government Simplifies Soybean and Rapeseed Exports

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a mechanism that allows Ukrainian farmers to export soybeans and rapeseed grown independently without paying a 10% export duty. From now on, exporters can confirm their producer status with the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, effectively unblocking the export of these oilseeds.

The Ukrainian maritime corridor in 2024 provided 71% of agricultural exports, while in 2021, the share of seaports was 94%. A sharp decline in maritime cargo turnover occurred in 2022 due to the full-scale war. At that time, only 53% of exports were shipped by sea.