Export of Ukrainian potatoes to the EU possible, but not in the short term

Published 2023년 1월 26일

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Ihor Chechitko, the director of HZPC Ukraine, is advocating for the export of Ukrainian potatoes to Europe, emphasizing the importance of sustainable cultivation and quality control. He suggests that Ukrainian producers should unite and obtain necessary certificates like GlobalGAP to meet European standards. Additionally, he underscores the need for marketing efforts to introduce Ukrainian potatoes to European markets. Chechitko believes that with the right strategies and by leveraging the current market conditions, sustainable Ukrainian potato exports to the EU can be achieved within a few years.

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Ihor Chechitko, director of HZPC Ukraine, believes that the export of Ukrainian potatoes to Europe is possible on the condition of sustainable cultivation of high-quality products. Ukrainian potato producers must unite for growing and washing, packaging, etc. These must be producers who have the necessary certificates, in particular GlobalGAP. Ukrainian potatoes also need some marketing support in EU countries. After all, this is a product that is virtually unknown to European buyers. For example, the Fruit Logistica exhibition is held in Berlin every year. Exporters from the Middle East countries devote efforts and resources to promote their goods there. Therefore, a sustainable and systematic export of Ukrainian ...

Source: AGF