Ukraine food exports at 1.125 million metric tons in October, 50% of potential, minister says
KYIV, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Ukraine exported 1.125 million metric tons of agricultural goods in October 1 to 13, or 50% of the potential export volume, agriculture minister Taras Vysotskyi said on Thursday. He said the volume included 670,000 tons of grain, 138,000 tons of vegetable oil and 184,000 tons of oilseeds. Ukrainian food exports have fallen sharply since late July after its key Black Sea ports were blocked by Russian attacks. (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk, Editing by Louise Heavens) ((pavel.polityuk@tr.com; +380503104993;)
125 million metric tons of agricultural goods in October 1 to 13, or 50% of the potential export volume, agriculture minister Taras Vysotskyi said on Thursday. He said the volume included 670,000 tons of grain, 138,000 tons of vegetable oil and 184,000 tons of oilseeds. Ukrainian food exports have fallen sharply since late July after its key Black Sea ports were blocked by Russian attacks. com; +380503104993;)