Due to Russian attacks on ports, Ukraine’s agricultural exports fall by 20%, logistics costs rise by 15%

periods of the full-scale war, we reached nearly 5 million tonnes per month. That means volumes are now about 20% below those maximum levels,” Vysotskyi said. He noted that this is partly due to shelling and increased risks to shipping. According to the deputy minister, the pace of signing contracts for Ukrainian agricultural exports has also fallen by around 20% in recent weeks. “Shelling undoubtedly affects counterparties’ behavior, but this is not about a halt in trade. In recent weeks, the pace of contract signings and shipments has declined by roughly 20%. This is a response to heightened risks, particularly to port infrastructure and shipping. At the same time, there has been no critical shutdown of activity,” he emphasized. He also acknowledged that intensified Russian attacks have driven up logistics costs. “Due to shelling and higher risks, costs have increased, but in terms of final logistics prices, the rise is roughly 10–15%. This is noticeable but not substantial,” ...