In December 2023/24, Ukraine had the highest monthly export of soybean meal in almost 4 years at 88,000 tons, with more than 90% of the total export going to Poland. Despite the blockade of several checkpoints on the Polish and Slovak borders, Ukraine was still able to increase shipments to Poland. However, the blockade led to losses in foreign trade in November and December, with a ban on the import of Ukrainian grain to Poland remaining in effect until relevant EU rules are developed.