Ukraine: Export of pork for 10 months brought $6.2 million

In January-October 2024, Ukraine exported 2.6 thousand tons of pork worth $6.2 million. And with such results, foreign trade exceeds imports of this meat. This is evidenced by the data of the State Customs Service. Most domestic pork was supplied to the UAE (74.9%), Bahrain (8%) and Malaysia (4.4%) during the 10-month period. Significant export gains are hindered by limited geography, noted the Association "Swine Farmers of Ukraine" (ASU). Negotiations of experts of the State Production and Consumer Service regarding the coordination of relevant bilateral veterinary certificates with a number of countries, including South Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam, are ongoing. Imports of pork during January-October 2024 decreased by 5.7 times compared to the same period last year, to 2.1 thousand. tons In monetary terms, $5.5 million was spent on imports for 10 months of this year, which is 5.3 times less than for the same period in 2023. During the 10 months of 2024, pork was imported mainly ...