Baltic States Eye Transit Ban on Russian Grain Exports

Russia's grain export rerouting plans have hit another snag as Baltic states consider restricting transit through their ports.

The disruption at Azov-Black Sea basin ports has led to some cargo flows being redirected via the Baltic route, with volumes potentially increasing in the coming months.

Russian cargo moving through Baltic ports remains relatively small, but could increase due to capacity of around 8 million tons per year across Russia's own Baltic ports and an estimated 23-25 million tons at five major ports in the region.

The largest potential capacity is held by Klaipėda with around 9-10 million tons per year, followed closely by Riga at approximately 7.5 million tons.