In 2024, a stable demand for Ukrainian products is expected, which creates new opportunities for exporters. Despite global challenges, such as geopolitical instability and changes in logistics routes, Ukrainian exporters are actively looking for new markets and optimizing deliveries. Sunflower unrefined oil remains one of the key export products of Ukraine, occupying a significant share in the world market of vegetable oils. - Logistics costs - because of geopolitical challenges, Ukraine actively uses alternative routes through ports of Romania and Poland.

Further expansion of export opportunities and the development of logistics routes will help to strengthen Ukraine's position as a leading supplier of sunflower oil in the world. Conclusions in 2024 Ukraine retains its leadership positions in the market of sunflower unrefined oil. Export Logistics Basic ways of transporting a sunflower meal:- Sea ports - Odesa, Chernomorsk and South provide the bulk of exports.

The prospects for the market in 2024 expected to increase exports of the Ukrainian sunflower meal thanks to: 1. - Middle East and Africa - Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Morocco are actively importing the meal because of the need for alternative protein sources. European countries are also consistently buying large volumes of product for the food industry and biofuel production. Due to the limited work of Ukrainian ports, exporters have adapted logistics routes, including using Romanian ports of Constanta and Galats.

- motor transport - provides operational deliveries to neighboring countries. The main factors that affect exports are: - increasing demand for vegetable oils in Asia and Africa - the development of alternative transportation routes - a stable level of production in Ukraine - competition by other producers, including Russia and Argentina key marketsUkrainian sunflower oil is in high demand in different regions of the world.

- Rail: used for supplies to the EU country, including Poland, Germany and Italy. Expanding export logistics through alternative routes, Ukraine remains one of the key players in the global feed market, and the development of the processing industry will further strengthen the country's position. Stable demand from EU and Asia 2. Increasing the volume of sunflower processing in Ukraine 3. - Railway transportation - actively used for supplies to the EU. It is expected that the average cost of Ukrainian unrefined sunflower oil will be: - Europe: 1 000-1 $ 050 to tonne - Asia: $ 980-1 020 per tonne - Africa and Middle East: 1 020-1 080 US dollars per tonne demand for import of technical equipment in Ukraine sunflower oil.

Export prospects Ukraine is one of the world's largest producers and exporters import of technical equipment in Ukraine sunflower oil. It is expected that in 2024 exports will reach 5.5-6 million tons, which corresponds to the level of past years. The main importing countries remain:- the European Union - the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Poland, which use the meal in the production of animal feed and poultry. Despite the challenges, the market remains stable, and demand for Ukrainian products continues to grow.

The main markets in 2024 Ukraine plan to export more than 4 million tons of sunflower meal. The ports of Romania (Constanta) and Poland (Gdansk) in connection with the restrictions of Ukrainian ports are also actively used. Due to the large volumes of sunflower oil production, Ukraine remains a leading meal supplier to the world markets.