EU Permits 4 Countries' Import Restrictions on Ukrainian Foodstuffs

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria agreed to restrict Ukrainian grain imports as part of a deal with the European Commission that replaces the countries' unilateral bans imposed due to falling prices, Bloomberg reported. The restrictions apply to wheat, corn, rapeseed, sunflower and sunflower oil and will come into effect June 5, with the option of being extended through the end of the year, Polish Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski told reporters. Other EU countries will continue importing Ukrainian agricultural imports. Of these four countries, Poland and Hungary recently announced a plan to extend their existing ban on Ukrainian grain (see 2304270015).