
Agricultural Sector Losses from Export Disruptions Could Reach $1.5–3 Billion

Port Blockade: Wheat Market Expected to Face the Most Severe Impact

Prime Minister Comments on the Situation at Ukraine’s Ports

International demand for Ukrainian wheat remains stable despite the effective suspension of grain exports through the ports of Greater Odesa due to intensified Russian attacks.

A foreign merchant vessel carrying Ukrainian corn has sunk in the Black Sea near Odesa after sustaining damage in a Russian missile strike.


Over the past several days, only four to five vessels have been calling at Ukraine’s Black Sea ports due to Russian attacks, and vessel traffic was suspended on 22 July. The Ukrainian government is currently working to resolve the situation and will take all possible measures to ensure the continued stability of exports through the Black Sea ports.

Agrein Group continuously monitors the export logistics situation and operates on the principle of route diversification. For the company, it is essential not to depend on a single logistics corridor, which is why its supply chains can be quickly adapted whenever conditions change.

After more than four years of full-scale war, Ukraine’s agricultural sector has learned to operate under constant logistics risks. As a result, scenarios involving partial disruptions to port operations have long been incorporated into the day-to-day operations of TAS Agro.

More than 197 million tonnes of cargo have been transported through the Ukrainian maritime corridor since it began operating in 2023.

Kernel has sold the bulk carrier Rotterdam Pearl V., which it acquired in December 2023.

Road exports of agricultural products through border crossing points amounted to 285.3 thousand tonnes in April, which is 14% lower than the March peak of 333.2 thousand tonnes.

On April 22–23, Kyiv will host the BLACK SEA GRAIN.KYIV-2026 conference, with a key focus on UA Agro Restart: Strategies for the Future 2026–2030.