Ukraine is gradually losing key positions in the wheat markets in North Africa and Asia, liberating a seat for Russian grain. According to Latifundist , the trend has become noticeable against the background of reorientation of Ukrainian exports to European countries.
According to the interlocutors with Promising International Trading CO , Ukraine has lost about 70% of the market of Egypt - one of the most important wheat importers. At the same time, in Tunisia, 75% of imports are Russian wheat, and part is French. Ukrainian products are presented there.
A similar situation is observed in Sudan, Ethiopia, as well as in countries such as Kenya and Nigeria, where the demand of wheat with high protein content (12.5%). Domestic wheat, as a rule, does not meet these criteria.
In the Asian markets - in particular, in Bangladesh and Indonesia - Ukrainian traders also face difficulties. There is an active displacement of competitors by Russia, which offers more flexible conditions of supply and lower prices.
In parallel, Ukraine faces new challenges in the European direction. Due to EU restrictions, traders have to rebuild logistics. Previously, it was possible to form united small batches of grain, now you will have to focus on large volumes, which increases the entry barrier for smaller companies.
Thus, Ukrainian exporters found themselves in competition not only for markets, but also for the ability to supply grain in new logistics realities. Experts emphasize the need to revise the strategy of presence in traditional markets and adapt to changes in global grain trade.
