Newsletter, #3 (03 Jan 2025)

Editor’s Note

Food security and access to food in Ukraine

According to the report of KSE (Kyiv School of Economics dated as of February 2024: Agriculture is a key pillar of Ukraine's economy, significantly contributing to GDP, employment, and exports. Before Russia's 2022 invasion, agriculture accounted for 10% of GDP, 14% of employment, and 45% of export value. Despite war challenges like port blockades, infrastructure atacks, and rising production costs, the sector demonstrated resilience, exporting $23.7 billion in 2022, only 15% less than 2021. Ukraine is a leading global exporter of sunflower oil, wheat, corn, and rapeseed, supplying vital food resources to regions like North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. However, the war has exacerbated food insecurity and price volatility worldwide.

In this edition, we focus on Food security and access to food in Ukraine.