During the 49th week of operation of the 'grain corridor' (July 3-9), a total of 151,800 tons of agricultural products were exported through the seaports of the Odesa Region, which is 45% less than a week ago.
This follows from a statement by the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club association, the Ukrainian News agency reports.
The number of ships that were loaded during this period was four, down two ships week over week.
"These vessels are loaded but have not yet passed the necessary inspection to continue onward to customers and are waiting for it. It is worth noting that no inbound vessel has passed the inspection since the end of June. According to the previous agreement, the current agreement expires on July 17, 2023; however, even before this date, the work of the 'grain corridor' is being slowed down as much as possible. Currently, the entire agricultural market is waiting for the further fate of the agreement since the harvest has begun, and the issue of export is becoming especially urgent," the message says.
Corn (59% of exports during this period), sunflower cake (15%), and wheat (26%) were mostly exported through the 'grain corridor' last week.
Ukrainian products went to the countries of Asia (China and Turkey), Africa (Tunisia), and Europe (France).
A total of 32.8 million tons of agricultural products have been exported since the start of the 'grain corridor' (from August 1, 2022, to July 9, 2023).
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on May 17, Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction of Ukraine - Minister of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov announced that the "grain agreement" has been unblocked, and it will continue to operate until July 18.
On August 5, the first caravan with Ukrainian grain left the seaports of Odesa and Chornomorsk.
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