The stable operation of the Black Sea corridor, controlled by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, allowed Ukraine to export a record 6.1 million tons of agricultural products by water transport in December. The State Customs Service reported that in 2023/24 MR, Ukraine exported 19.881 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, including 1.415 million tons in January. Despite a decrease in the export of flour from Ukraine compared to the previous season, freight rates remained almost unchanged due to active demand and stable operation of the Ukrainian Black Sea corridor.