Ukraine’s export logistics continue to show a clear split between bulk grain and processed agricultural products. According to market data cited by SPIKE BROKERS, the sea route remains decisive for grain cargoes: last week, ports handled about 91% of grain shipments, while western border crossings accounted for only 9%.
For exporters, this confirms that the maritime corridor is not just one of several channels. It remains the main route for moving large grain volumes at a scale that land crossings cannot easily replace. Sea logistics offer higher capacity, better suitability for bulk cargo and more direct access to global buyers.
Processed products follow another route
The picture is different for products with higher processing levels. Around 89% of vegetable oil exports and 87% of oilcake and meal exports moved through land border crossings. That structure reflects different cargo formats, supply chains and buyer geography.
The contrast matters for Ukrainian agribusiness. Grain depends on stable port operations, while processed products need efficient road and rail access to western markets. Together, these two routes define how Ukraine can preserve export revenue under wartime infrastructure constraints.
