Key Takeaways
- Ukrainian rail grain transfers increased across all western border crossings over the past week.
- Total daily transfer volumes for grain and meal rose by 21.5% as of November 26, compared to late October levels.
Market Update
Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) reported a notable increase in the transfer of grain cargo via rail to neighboring EU countries. According to Valeriy Tkachev, Deputy Director of the Department of Transportation Technology and Commercial Work, the average daily transfer of grain railcars has improved at all key border crossings.
As of November 26, the updated daily transfer rates are as follows:
| Destination | Avg. Daily Railcars | Weekly Increase (Railcars/Day) |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 47.6 | +4.1 |
| Slovakia | 19.5 | +4.6 |
| Romania | 11.4 | +0.84 |
| Poland | 6.0 | +1.0 |
Overall, the average daily transfer of grain cargo and meal reached 164 tons/day, an increase of 29 tons/day (+21.5%) from the end of October.
Analysis
The increased efficiency in rail freight operations across Ukraine’s western borders signals an improvement in land-based logistics. For traders and buyers, this demonstrates a strengthening of alternative export routes, providing more reliability and capacity alongside the Black Sea corridor. This development is neutral for the market, as it confirms supply availability and helps alleviate potential logistical bottlenecks, ensuring a more consistent flow of Ukrainian grain into the EU market.
Source: Market Data
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