Apple market: in Europe, Ukrainian apples compete with Italian apples

Published 2024년 11월 3일

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The main markets for Ukrainian apple exports remain the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Iraq, although there is potential for increased deliveries to Europe this year. The market in these countries is currently stable but does not meet the price expectations of domestic exporters. Ukrainian apples often compete with Italian apples, which can be significantly cheaper. Late varieties of Ukrainian apples, such as Granny Smith, Fuji, and Royal Gala, are the main ones used for export and can be stored throughout the year.

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The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Iraq remain the main sales markets for Ukrainian apples, just like last year. There is a possibility that the volume of deliveries to Europe will increase this year. These markets currently have enough products, the situation there is calm and does not really meet the price expectations of domestic exporters. The head of the USPA Fruit company, Volodymyr Gurzhiy, said this, AgroPortal reports. "Yes, Serbian producers at the beginning of the season came out with a price higher by $4 per bushel (18 kg) compared to today's situation. Also, Italian gardeners today supply products at unexpectedly low prices, as there were a lot of apples at the time, and they started with a large volume," Volodymyr Gurzhii comments. In general, the apple of Ukrainian origin often competes with the Italian one. Read also: Apple prices in Ukraine break records "When we offer Ukrainian apples, we often come across the argument that Italian apples are now inexpensive. ...

Source: Agrobusiness