Ukrainian grain transiting five eastern countries impacting supplies, prices. 

Domestic supplies replaced with cheaper imports for animal feed use.

EU, French Development Agency provide 60 million euros to add 420,000 tonnes.

Favorable growing conditions helped it avoid being reliant on imports.

While emphasis is on self-sufficiency, foreign investment continues to grow.

COFCO purchase part of nation’s drive to diversify its market sources.

Ninety ships are waiting for approval in Turkey’s territorial waters.

Moldova has said it will join EU in restricting some Ukrainian grains.

USDA report sees increase of 4% to 33.13 million tonnes in 2023-24.

Restrictions to last until June 5.