UkrAgroConsult reports that in 2013, Ukraine exceeded the target on grain exports, having delivered 18.5 million tonnes of domestic grain to foreign markets, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Prysiazhniuk has said.

"In 2013, we exceeded the planned volume of grain exports.   This is very important, because it is an indicator of the efficient operation of the domestic grain logistics. So, before the new year farmers sent abroad 18.5 million tonnes of grain. And it is 4 million tonnes more than over the same period last marketing year. The indicator is very high," Prysiazhniuk noted.

According to him, the highest rates of grain deliveries to foreign markets were achieved in November and December. In November, the farmers sent abroad 4.6 million tonnes of grain, and in December - 4.4 million tonnes, the minister emphasized.

"Our grain is highly competitive in the market today, as evidenced by the high demand for it. Therefore, we will continue to work on the opening of new markets. And Ukraine has already proven that it plays an important role in global food security. Next year we will work on enhancing these positions," Prysiazhniuk said.