Ukraine’s maritime corridor delivers 84 MMT of agri-food exports to 54 countries

Over the past two years, Ukraine’s maritime corridor has facilitated the shipment of more than 137 million tons of cargo, 61% of which were agricultural products, the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development reported.

In total, more than 5,300 vessels have entered Ukrainian ports for loading. Agricultural exports exceeded 84 million tons, delivered to 54 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

The corridor serves as a foundation for humanitarian initiatives such as Grain from Ukraine and Food from Ukraine, which help supply food to countries facing acute food crises, the ministry added. Ukraine fully controls the export process, which is critical for economic recovery.

During the two years of the corridor’s operation, Russian attacks damaged or partially destroyed 442 port infrastructure facilities and 38 civilian vessels. A total of 118 civilians were injured or killed.

Oleksii Kuleba

Vice Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine and Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development

“We are grateful to everyone who, despite the full-scale war and constant threat of attacks, supports the corridor’s work: Ukraine’s security and defense forces for protection, port workers, logisticians, and seafarers for their daily efforts, as well as international partners for their support and solidarity”

The first vessel carrying agricultural products through the temporary sea corridor was the RESILIENT AFRICA, loaded with wheat, which sailed off on 19 September 2023.