The Black Sea is a region in turmoil between Ukraine and Russia

Published 2022년 3월 22일

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted trade flows from the Black Sea region, affecting navigation and the movement of vessels carrying grain and oil. Despite these disruptions, demand for Black Sea wheat remains strong, and Russian wheat shipments are returning to normal. The war has not shut down Russian exports, and shipping lines are still servicing Russian ports. Egypt, the world's largest wheat importer, has continued to receive imports from the Black Sea region. India is also considering exporting wheat to Egypt for the first time. Global financial sanctions on Russia may be straining its economy, but it is still shipping wheat, and countries like India and Australia are ready to help fill the wheat supply gap.

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Trade flows out of the Black Sea region, particularly from Ukraine ports, have been severely disrupted by Russia's invasion of its western neighbour on February 24. Exports from this region are a vital component of the globe's food supply. A prolonged disruption will have huge ramifications across the world. Nonetheless, it would be unrealistic to expect demand for Black Sea wheat to completely vanish at this point in proceedings. Russia has reportedly mined the key shipping lanes from Odesa, and other Ukraine ports, to the Bosphorus. This is making navigation extremely hazardous. Additionally, the Russian navy continues to restrict the movement of vessels wishing to leave the Black Sea that have loaded at Ukraine ports. The exact number of ships in question is unclear. But, according to one report, it could be as high as 200-300 ships - many of which are carrying grain such as wheat and corn. Another report suggested it was around 100 ships affected. The Black Sea is a marginal ...

Source: Farmweekly