Вплив стану зовнішнього ринку сільськогосподарської продукції на внутрішній ринок

Abstract

The globalization of agricultural markets and the growing interdependence between exporters and importers have transformed the role of agrarian economies in the 21st century. Ukraine, with its fertile land and strategic location, has emerged as a key player in the global grain and oilseed market. Its integration into international trade systems, including the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) with the European Union, has significantly influenced domestic production structures, pricing mechanisms, and land use. The subject of this bachelor thesis is the influence of foreign market with an agrarian commodity on the domestic market, with a particular focus on the Ukrainian agri-food sector. The thesis aims to analyze how global trade conditions, export-oriented infrastructure, and foreign investment affect domestic agricultural dynamics. Special attention is devoted to the case of Louis Dreyfus Company, one of the world’s leading agribusinesses, which has established a strong operational presence in Ukraine. The company’s logistics hubs, grain terminals, and regional partnerships offer a relevant case for understanding the interface between global market forces and national agricultural development. The main objective of the thesis is to examine the economic, structural, and environmental effects of foreign market orientation on domestic agricultural production and trade. The object of research is the Ukrainian grain and oilseed sector, while the subject of analysis is the impact of foreign demand, trade liberalization, and export infrastructure on domestic price formation, employment, and sustainability. The thesis also analyses the operational model of Louis Dreyfus Company in Ukraine to highlight how multinational companies affect local supply chains and market performance. To achieve the set objective, the thesis applies a combination of qualitative and analytical methods. These include a literature review, statistical data analysis, and a case study approach. Official data sources such as the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, FAO, OECD, and company reports were used to assess trade volumes, investment flows, environmental indicators, and socio-economic impacts. The bachelor thesis is divided into two main chapters. The first chapter presents the theoretical and contextual background: global agri-food trade characteristics, Ukraine’s export profile, and the sustainable development framework. The second chapter provides an analytical assessment of the influence of foreign markets, including a practical case study on Louis Dreyfus Company and comparative evaluation of sustainable and intensive farming models in Ukraine. The relevance of this research lies in its contribution to current debates on food security, trade dependence, and ecological transformation in agriculture. By combining theoretical insights with practical evidence, the thesis offers policy recommendations and strategic considerations for Ukraine’s future in global agri-food trade.