In January-October 2024, Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ) increased its cargo transportation by 21.9% compared to the same period in 2023, to 146.94 million tons.
“In January-October 2024, Ukrainian rail transport transported 146.94 million tons, which is 26.4 million tons, or 21.9%, more than in the same period last year. In October, the volume of cargo transportation amounted to 15.06 million tons, which is 8.8% more than in September,” UZ said in an analytical note prepared for the meeting of the Exporters’ Office on Thursday.
The volume of transportation in export traffic for 10 months of 2024 increased by 64.2% to 71.07 million tons. At the same time, exports accounted for 48% of total transportation, while in the same period in 2023 it was 36%.
In the first 10 months of the year, grain cargo took the first place in total exports – 28.85 million tons (40.6%). Transportation volumes of iron and manganese ore amounted to 27.67 million tons (38.9%), ferrous metals – 4.33 million tons (6.1%), and construction materials – 3.49 million tons (4.9%).
“In the current environment, the steel and agricultural sectors retain the status of the mainstay of Ukrainian exports. The sea routes remain the main channel for increasing the supply of Ukrainian goods to foreign markets,” UZ analytical note says.
It is noted that the dynamics of cargo transportation volumes is affected by massive shelling and the state of the energy sector.
Earlier it was reported that since the beginning of the year, UZ has increased the volume of cargo transportation by almost a quarter, reducing it in September compared to August.
