Black Sea grain exports are facing fresh constraints as record-low Danube levels restrict flows through Romania just as escalating Russian strikes divert Ukrainian grain from Odesa and other ports.
The low Danube levels, which are the lowest on record, are causing significant disruptions to grain shipments from the Black Sea region, a key source of global grain supplies. The situation is further complicated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has led to a surge in Russian strikes on Ukrainian ports and infrastructure.