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The Ukrainian agro-sector continues to ensure production and export of goods despite export-logistics constraints. The current state of the industry, oil export, minimum export prices, lending and the war-risk insurance system were reported by Taras Vysotsky, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, during his weekly online briefing with journalists. This is reported by the Government Portal.
In particular, according to him, sunflower oil export continues via all available logistics routes. Although in August and September export volumes decreased due to limitations at sea ports.
“Over 15 days of September, 131 thousand tons of oil were exported, which is about 62% of what could have been exported under normal logistics conditions – 212 thousand tons. Specifically, about 60 thousand tons of oil were shipped through the Danube ports, 50 thousand tons by rail and 20 thousand tons by road. Thus, despite significant logistical constraints, exports continue along all available directions,” Taras Vysotsky noted.
In addition, according to him, minimum export prices are set monthly on the 10-th day. In August, a coefficient of 0,714 was applied, indicating a decrease of almost 30%. The government decision on extending this coefficient for October–December is under coordination.
The minister also said that since the beginning of the year farmers have attracted 115 billion hryvnias in loans, of which 49 billion were under the program “5-7-9%.” After the ports were blocked, 21 billion hryvnias were attracted, including 6,3 billion under the “5-7-9%” program. On its side, the state has already expanded the program’s capabilities for financing working capital for farmers, and the World Bank has confirmed its readiness to allocate 250 million dollars to compensate interest rates on loans for farmers under the program “5-7-9.”
Regarding the food-supply situation after Russian strikes on warehouse infrastructure, Taras Vysotsky stated that there may be temporary disruptions in delivering certain categories of goods, but the situation does not pose a threat of a deficit of basic products. In addition, since January 2027, a national war-risk insurance system is to start operating. The relevant direction is included in the Budget. The system is to provide insurance coverage for losses of goods and material values due to enemy shelling.
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