Greenery market in Ukraine: more imports

Published 2021년 2월 14일

Tridge summary

The microgreens and greens market in Ukraine is experiencing growth due to the trend of healthy eating. Both salads and herbs like parsley and cilantro are popular, with lettuce and Romaine lettuce being the most sold. However, the market for microgreens is still small, accounting for 1% of the total market. Imports of these products have increased, mainly from Ethiopia, Poland, and Italy, despite a decrease in Ukrainian production. Experts predict that demand for vitamin products will continue to increase due to the need to strengthen the body, and expansion of state support for the vegetable growing industry is expected.
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Original content

The microgreens and greens market in Ukraine is developing under the influence of the ideas of healthy eating spreading among the population. Stable demand in this market is observed not only in the autumn-spring, but also in winter, therefore one of the main trends has become the cultivation of greenery in greenhouses. This is evidenced by the results of a market study by Pro-Consulting for the period 2019 - 11 months of 2020.As noted, the advantage of microgreens is the delicate taste and beneficial properties of the sprouts, growing without the use of fertilizers, the ability to produce on any area, even at home. Monitoring of the microgreens and greens market in Ukraine indicates that salads accounted for almost half of its volume - 46% - in 2019. Among the most popular with consumers: lettuce; Romaine lettuce; salad mixes. “The second place in the market of microgreens and herbs in Ukraine is taken by parsley, the third - by cilantro, and these herbs are often offered ...

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