Beef exports are driving global demand.

There is a certain shortage of beef in the world, which contributes to the growth of meat and cattle prices and encourages producers to increase export volumes, reports Georgy Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Milk Producers Association. According to preliminary data from the State Customs Service, in October 2025 Ukraine exported about 1.65 thousand tons of cattle by live weight, which is 197% more than in September 2025, but 31% less than in October 2024. The monetary revenue from exported animals was $5.39 million, which is almost 7 times more than in September 2025 and 6% more than in October 2024. From January to October 2025, Ukraine exported 14.94 thousand tons of cattle by live weight (+16%) for a total of $34.61 million (+42%). During the 10 months of 2025, the key export destinations for Ukrainian companies were Lebanon (84%), Kazakhstan (9%), and Libya (6.4%). In October 2025, Ukrainian exporters supplied 251 tons of fresh or chilled beef to foreign markets, which is ...