Direct losses from lost export revenue in the second half of 2026, resulting from the suspension of maritime exports from Ukraine, will exceed US$2 billion.
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Direct losses from lost export revenue in the second half of 2026, resulting from the suspension of maritime exports from Ukraine, will exceed US$2 billion.
Source: National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) inflation report
Quote: "As in previous phases of the blockade, Ukraine is redirecting cargo flows to alternative routes: rail, road transport and Danube ports."
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The country may lose around $11.5 billion as a result
An alternative export route runs through Romanian ports, but its capacity is limited
Ukraine’s main commercial ports - Odessa, Chernomorsk and Yuzhny - remain idle
Purchase prices for oilseeds and grains have declined by an average of 30% in Ukraine
Общее негативное воздействие оценивается на уровне 0,9 % от ВВП в 2026 году.
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