Here’s how the Russian invasion has impacted Ukraine crop exports

Here’s how the Russian invasion has impacted Ukraine crop exports

Ukraine and Russia produce a substantial amount of grain for export across the world.

Since the invasion, Ukraine is expected to harvest less than half of its usual 80 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain this year.

The impact of grain shortages is not just upon direct human consumption, the shortage will affect animals, alcohol supply and fuel production.

Wheat production in India has dramatically increased in recent years and its favourable harvest conditions could offer the world a new source of bread.



Ukraine and Russia produce a substantial amount of grain and other food for export. Ukraine alone produces a whopping 6% of all food calories traded in the international market. At least it used to, before it was invaded by the world’s largest nuclear power.

Russia, meanwhile, is the world’s largest exporter of wheat, providing more than 17% of all wheat sold across national borders. At least it used to, before it was struck with some of the most severe international sanctions ever inflicted. Any way you slice it, there’s a lot of bread this year that was supposed to be sourced from Ukrainian or Russian wheat that definitely won’t be. So naturally the question arises: if