The cargo turnover of the ports of Great Odesa in the shortest month of the year amounted to 8 million tons, of which 5,2 were the products of Ukrainian farmers. These are record export figures not only through the Ukrainian Corridor, but also during the full-scale invasion.
This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine.
Read MoreIn 2023, agricultural products worth 7,1 billion US dollars were imported into Ukraine. This is almost 13% more than in 2022, when the import of agro-food products amounted to 6,3 billion US dollars.
Read MoreIn January 2023, Ukraine has exported 1,4 thousand tons of frozen cattle meat - 27,3% more than in the same period last year. This is evidenced by the data of the State Customs Service.
Export brought Ukraine 5,9 million US dollars, which is 37,2% more than in January 2023. The main buyers of Ukrainian frozen cattle meat during the first month of 2024 were China (50,3%), Azerbaijan (28,8%) and Georgia (12,5%).
Read MoreAbout 30 million tons of cargoes have already passed through the special corridor through the Black Sea, which Ukraine opened seven months ago on its own, exclusively with the assistance of the United Defense Forces.
In December - February, the volume of cargoes shipped in the ports of Great Odesa increased significantly. Ukrainian products are now exported to at least 38 countries around the world.
Read MoreDespite the war, Ukrainian business took advantage of this opportunity and significantly increased the dynamics of obtaining the status of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO). Thus, for 3 years and 7 months of operation of the AEO program (as of the beginning of March 2024), 31 AEO authorizations have been received.
Read MoreThe affordable ship insurance program UNITY, implemented by Marsh McLennan and Lloyd's of London together with the government of Ukraine, is expanding significantly.
Under this program, it will be possible to insure not only sea transportation of food, but also ships carrying non-military cargoes, such as containers and metal products.
The rate within UNITY is now 0,75% for agricultural products.
Read MoreAs of March 6, in 2023/2024 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 30 million 444 thousand tons of grain and leguminous crops, which is 2 million 494 thousand tons or 1,08 times less than last year.
Preliminary data published by Minagro on the export of cereals and legumes, March 4. According to them, 29 million 951 thousand tons of grain and leguminous crops were exported in 2023/2024 marketing year.
Read MoreIn February 2024, compared to January, Ukraine has ncreased the volume of export of dairy products by 22% (according to the Association of Milk Producers).
In February 2024, Ukraine has exported 8,5 thousand tons of dairy products worth 16,6 million US dollars.
Read MoreThe import of corn to the European Union from third countries in 2023/24 will amount to 17,5 million tons, which is 33% less than the previous season (26,1 million tons).
Read MoreThe European Parliament Committee on International Trade on Thursday approved the continuation of trade liberalization measures to support Ukraine and Moldova.
It is offered to extend the temporary suspension of import duties and quotas for the export of Ukrainian agricultural products to the EU for another year – from June 6, 2024 to June 5, 2025.
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