Since the start of the grain corridor, 130 million tons of cargo have been transported through Odesa region

Exporters have transported more than 130 million tons of cargo through the Ukrainian grain corridor from the ports of Greater Odesa, of which 81 million tons are agricultural products.

This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine.

More than 5 thousand vessels left the ports of Greater Odesa during this period. The cargo includes not only agricultural products but also other goods such as metal, ore, fertilizers, and humanitarian aid. The corridor operates despite regular missile attacks. Since the start of its operation, 423 port infrastructure facilities have been damaged, 32 civilian vessels have been damaged, and 115 people have been injured.

Before the Great War, according to the Ministry, 94% of Ukrainian agricultural products were exported by sea. Now it is 90%. Almost all food exports are still carried out via sea routes. And this is critically important for Ukraine's economy, for farmers, for international partners, for millions of people who are waiting for Ukrainian grain.

In February, the volume of grain transfers at the borders with Poland, Romania, and Hungary decreased. At the same time, the transfer of grain cargoes on the border with Slovakia increased.

And in January, agro-traders accused representatives of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of putting pressure and blocking work at enterprises in the port of Odesa.

In October 2024, the Ministry of Development reported that the ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdennyi had transshipped 75 million tons since the start of the temporary export corridor.

After Russia withdrew from the grain deal, the ports of Greater Odesa were blockaded, which posed a serious threat to global food security, as Ukraine is one of the world's main grain suppliers.

Accordingly, with the help of the UN and Turkey, Ukraine organized a humanitarian corridor that allowed it to resume grain exports and provide access to more than 40 countries.

Кирило Бойко