The Impact of the Conflict between Ukraine and Russia on International Grain Trade

The bachelor thesis focuses on the impact of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia on international grain trade. The aim of this thesis is to identify how grain trade flows have changed as a result of the conflict in Ukraine and to assess the impact on developing countries as major buyers. The thesis is divided into three chapters, the first chapter focuses on international grain trade, analyses the market principles and provides a description of the structure of grain trade. This chapter identifies the main producers and key suppliers and buyers at the global level. The second chapter focuses on the specifics of foreign trade in Ukrainian grain. It includes information on the extent of agricultural land available for grain cultivation and the dominant grain crops. It provides an analysis of Ukrainian grain exports - quantities, types of grain and destinations. This section also describes a look at existing trade agreements and forms of cooperation in the area of Ukrainian grain exports. The last chapter analyses the impact of the conflict on international trade in Ukrainian grain. It looks at changes in Ukrainian grain exports, particularly in the context of developing countries as buyers of this grain. The purpose of this chapter is to assess how the conflict has affected the structure of grain exports and what the implications of these changes are for the international market.