EU Grain Ban Looms For Ukraine As Hungary, Others Seek To Protect Domestic Markets

Hungary, along with Romania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria, will ban Ukrainian grain imports after Sept. 15 if the EU does not extend its current ban.
Ukraine has become reliant on alternative EU export routes since Russia abandoned the Black Sea grain deal in July.
The bans aim to protect domestic markets in Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria from increased competition from Ukrainian imports.
Russia says it will only return to the Black Sea grain deal if its conditions on exporting its own grain and fertilizers are met.
The EU announced temporary measures in May banning Ukrainian grain sales to Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia while allowing transit to non-EU markets.

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9/12/2023

Poland Calls for EU to Extend Grain Import Ban, Vows to Protect Farmers Regardless

The Polish government is urging the European Union to extend the ban on imports of Ukrainian grain in order to protect its own farmers, as Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki emphasizes the importance of the upcoming parliamentary elections in determining Poland's agricultural future.

9/16/2023

Ukraine Grain Exports Blocked Despite EU Ban Expiry; Zelensky Seeks US Support Amid Gains and Concerns Over Russia

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9/17/2023

EU Calls for Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to be Constructive on Ukrainian Grain Imports After They Keep Bans Despite EU Lifting Restrictions

The European Commission urges Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia to work constructively after they announced they will continue banning grain imports from Ukraine despite the Commission's decision to end the ban.

9/18/2023

Ukraine to Sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia at WTO Over Bans on Grain Exports

Ukraine plans to sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over their bans on Ukrainian agricultural products, which were implemented to protect their own farmers from increased Ukrainian exports following Russia's blockade on Ukrainian ports; Ukraine argues that the bans are legally wrong and a systemic concern regarding whether international trade partners can trust Brussels.

9/21/2023

Poland Halts Weapons Supply to Ukraine Amid Grain Import Dispute

Poland has announced that it will stop providing weapons to Ukraine due to a growing dispute over a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain imports imposed by several European Union nations, causing tensions between the two countries.

9/21/2023

Slovakia and Ukraine Establish Licensing System to Replace Slovak Grain Import Ban

Slovakia and Ukraine's farm ministers have agreed to establish a licensing system for trading in grains, with the ban on Ukrainian grain imports to Slovakia being lifted once the system is set up.

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Posted 9/13/2023, 3:14:00 PM

EU Grain Ban Looms For Ukraine As Hungary, Others Seek To Protect Domestic Markets

Hungary, along with Romania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria, will ban Ukrainian grain imports after Sept. 15 if the EU does not extend its current ban.
Ukraine has become reliant on alternative EU export routes since Russia abandoned the Black Sea grain deal in July.
The bans aim to protect domestic markets in Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria from increased competition from Ukrainian imports.
Russia says it will only return to the Black Sea grain deal if its conditions on exporting its own grain and fertilizers are met.
The EU announced temporary measures in May banning Ukrainian grain sales to Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia while allowing transit to non-EU markets.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/12/2023

Poland Calls for EU to Extend Grain Import Ban, Vows to Protect Farmers Regardless

9/16/2023

Ukraine Grain Exports Blocked Despite EU Ban Expiry; Zelensky Seeks US Support Amid Gains and Concerns Over Russia

9/17/2023

EU Calls for Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to be Constructive on Ukrainian Grain Imports After They Keep Bans Despite EU Lifting Restrictions

9/18/2023

Ukraine to Sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia at WTO Over Bans on Grain Exports

9/21/2023

Poland Halts Weapons Supply to Ukraine Amid Grain Import Dispute

9/21/2023

Slovakia and Ukraine Establish Licensing System to Replace Slovak Grain Import Ban

Slovakia and Ukraine's farm ministers have agreed to establish a licensing system for trading in grains, with the ban on Ukrainian grain imports to Slovakia being lifted once the system is set up.