The import of Ukrainian grain to Poland does not significantly affect the reduction in the cost of Polish grain and prices in the European Union. Also false is the idea that some grain is imported from Ukraine to Poland via other countries, including Lithuania, according to the analytical study "Grain of Dissent: Analysis of Agrarian Protests" conducted by experts from the independent Institute of Public Finance (IPF) in Poland, as Ekonomichna Pravda reports.
The analysts argue that the embargo on imports from Ukraine will not significantly affect the stability of prices on the agricultural market. The embargo does not have a significant impact on prices across the country, especially given the EU's single agricultural market, as prices depend on many factors.
"The IPF also emphasises that imports from Ukraine are not the main reason for the economic difficulties of Polish farmers. As emphasised, the trade balance with Ukraine in agricultural products is negative, but this does not apply to all products. In particular, there are sectors where Poland has a positive trade balance with Ukraine, such as the meat and dairy industry," the journalists noted.
Analysts believe that a complete embargo on products from Ukraine will not change the domestic market situation, as prices on world markets play a dominant role.