Ukraine: During three quarters, the export of live cattle decreased by 29.3%

In January-September 2024, Ukraine exported 10.5 thousand tons of live cattle, which is 29.1% less than in the same period last year. This is evidenced by the data of the State Customs Service. In monetary terms, the export of live cattle decreased by 17.5% in three quarters, as compared to nine months of 2023, to $19.3 million. Domestic live cattle were bought by two countries during January-September this year: Lebanon (97%) and Jordan (3%). The import of live cattle during the three quarters of 2024 also decreased: by 9.1% compared to the same period last year, to 470 tons. Although Ukrainian farmers spent 11.1% more on the purchase of live cattle abroad than in the nine ...