Exports of grains and oilseeds in August can reach 4 million tons, which constitutes more than 50% of the prewar level.
This was stated by the deputy chairman of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council Denis Marchuk on the air of the national marathon, reports ProAgro Group with reference to “Ukrinform”.
“Ukraine is still showing quite good export volumes of grain and oilseeds. In July we managed to transport almost 3 million tons and by the end of August we can reach about 4 million tons of grains and oilseeds. It’s even more than 50% of the prewar figures, “- said Marchuk.
He also recalled that last year Ukraine exported about 6 million tons of agricultural products every month, using different logistical ways. Therefore, the restoration of maritime transportation through the ports of “big Odessa” will contribute to the increase of export potential.
“I will remind you that having seaports, last year we loaded about 6 million tons monthly. So the potential for using different export routes is growing. The only question is to ensure the safe movement of ships in the Black Sea. From our sea ports 27 ships have already left. Another 18 are waiting to be loaded, and 40 have applied for entry. If we want to reach the pre-war level, we need to load 80-100 ships every month through the Black Sea ports,” Marchuk said.
