This paper examines the impact of the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict on agricultural trade, focusing specifically on the surge in maize exports from Ukraine to Hungary during the marketing year 2022/23. The conflict has significantly disrupted maritime trade routes, particularly affecting export logistics of Ukraine. The study analyses shifts in trade patterns and market dynamics associated with these disruptions, emphasising that these changes appear temporary and do not pose a continuous threat to grain markets of EU member states neighbouring Ukraine. The findings underscore the importance of safe and adaptive logistics in maintaining market stability amidst geopolitical tensions.
Challenges and opportunities for the development of Ukrainian agriculture in the context of EU enlargement
Comprehensive assessment of challenges facing Ukraine on its path towards EU accession must inevitably include identification of those faced by...