Ukraine is losing approximately $70 million every day due to the operational downtime of its three major Black Sea ports, according to calculations published in a new paper.
The figures highlight the severe economic toll of the de facto blockade on the country’s export infrastructure.
Previous analysis indicated that Ukraine faces estimated monthly losses of $2 billion as the suspension of vessel calls severely disrupts agricultural export flows.
The ports of Odessa, Chernomorsk, and Yuzhny—collectively known as Greater Odessa—handled $2.1 billion worth of goods in June, representing the bulk of Ukraine’s total $3.5 billion in exports for the month.
With these facilities effectively out of action, the daily loss estimate underscores the scale of the disruption to agricultural and industrial supply chains.
This development extends the narrative of entrenched shipping risks in the Black Sea region.
Previous analysis indicated that Ukraine faces estimated monthly losses of $2 billion as the suspension of vessel calls severely disrupts agricultural export flows. The current data suggests these losses are becoming structurally embedded rather than temporary setbacks.