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Ukraine has faced significant challenges in maintaining its traditional markets in North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia – particularly in Egypt, Turkey, and Indonesia – since the onset of the war.

In an insightful interview with Miller Magazine, grain market observer at Fastmarkets, Masha Belikova sheds light on the factors influencing Ukraine’s wheat export strategies, the impact of European crop shortages, and the complexities of maintaining stable trade routes amid geopolitical tensions.

The Ukrainian Grain Association (UGA) has projected a potential harvest of 76.1 million tonnes of grains and oilseeds for the upcoming 2024 season.

The current season in Ukraine is marked by an increased share of feed-quality wheat compared to the previous year, influenced by pre-harvest rainy weather.