In 2022, the berry season will be marked by uncertainty and high prices in Ukraine

Published 2022년 2월 18일

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The article outlines the predictions of Taras Bashtannyk, the president of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association, regarding the future of Ukrainian berry exports. He forecasts a challenging future for the export of frozen garden strawberries due to strong competition from North African countries, especially Egypt and Morocco, which can sell at lower prices. However, the market for fresh strawberries in Ukraine is expected to remain stable. The market for frozen raspberries is expected to develop, driven by increased demand and higher prices, despite lower yields in major producing countries and logistical issues in North America. The market for frozen blueberries is also expected to grow, driven by increased interest from European traders. Additionally, black currants are expected to become a trend in the Ukrainian berry market due to increasing prices. Despite rising production costs, the number of processing enterprises in Ukraine is increasing, which is good for berry producers.

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Such forecasts were made by Taras Bashtannyk, president of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), the press service of the UPOA reports. “At the end of May 2021, I gave rather skeptical forecasts about the prospects for the export of Ukrainian frozen garden strawberries last season. Summing up the 2021 season, we can say that my prediction came true and it will continue in the future due to strong competition with the products of North African countries, especially from Egypt and Morocco. This is due to the fact that the yield of berries in these countries is so high that it allows local producers to sell frozen garden strawberries at a price of $ 1 / kg without taking into account delivery costs, "said the expert. According to him, Ukraine can sell its berries at a price of $ 1.15-1.2 / kg. The final price depends on the cost of energy, fertilizers, labor. Given that all of the above is becoming more expensive in Ukraine, forecasts for the export of frozen garden ...

Source: Agravery