Oleksandr Kubrakov, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, announced on Friday that nearly 34 million tons of goods have been exported via the Ukrainian transit corridor in the Black Sea since its operation began in August.
Ukraine launched the corridor after Russia withdrew from an agreement mediated by the United Nations in July, threatening to consider all ships potential military targets.
Kubrakov stated on the Ex platform, “1,140 ships have passed through the Ukrainian corridor, exporting 33.8 million tons of goods to 40 countries worldwide, including 23.1 million tons of Ukrainian agricultural products.”
He added that the quantity of goods exported has already exceeded those exported through the previous grain initiative.
Most of Ukraine’s exports via the sea consist of grains, vegetable oils, iron ore, and metal products.
The Black Sea transit corridor is of strategic importance to Ukraine, providing a vital route for its exports to reach international markets.
This corridor gained significance after Russia’s withdrawal from the UN-mediated agreement, prompting Ukraine to establish its own transit route to bypass potential disruptions.
The significant volume of exports, particularly agricultural products, underscores Ukraine’s role as a major player in global trade.
However, geopolitical tensions in the region continue to pose challenges to maritime trade, necessitating careful navigation of diplomatic and economic strategies to ensure uninterrupted commerce.
