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**Ukraine‘s Agro Exports Reach $24.5 Billion in 2024**
The Agriculture Ministry of Ukraine reported on January 3 that the country‘s agricultural exports reached a total of $24.5 billion in 2024. This amount accounts for 59% of Ukraine’s total exports, making it a significant recovery compared to pre-war levels.
**Agricultural Exports Nearing Pre-War Levels**
The $24.5 billion in agro exports is the second-highest record after 2021’s $27.7 billion. Ukraine, known as a global agricultural powerhouse, exported 78.3 million tons of products in 2024, including grains and sunflower seeds critical to markets across Africa and Asia.
**Top Exported Products**
Sunflower oil led the exports at 21%, with nearly 6 million tons worth $5.1 billion. Corn matched this share, with 29.6 million tons exported for $5 billion. Wheat followed at 15%, totaling 20.6 million tons worth $3.7 billion.
**Other Notable Exports**
Other notable exports included rapeseed (7%, $1.8 billion), soybeans (5%, $1.3 billion), and oilcake and residues (4%, $1 billion). Meat and poultry products accounted for 4% ($958 million), while barley and sugar each made up 2% of exports at $557 million and $418 million, respectively.
**Challenges in Exporting**
Throughout Russia’s full-scale war, Moscow has sought to obstruct Ukraine’s agricultural exports. The country blocked the Black Sea and attempted to replace Ukrainian products with its own, including grain looted from occupied territories. However, despite these challenges, Ukraine reopened a maritime trade corridor in 2023, enabling the revival of its agricultural exports.
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