Lokhina has become the fastest growing category of fruit and vegetable exports of Ukraine

Published 2024년 4월 8일

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Ukraine's blueberry exports have significantly increased, positioning blueberries as the second most lucrative fruit export after walnuts and frozen berries/fruits. According to EastFruit analysts, the export revenue from blueberries and frozen raspberries is experiencing an annual growth rate of 22-28%. Despite a global downturn in blueberry trade, Ukraine's exports continue to rise, with a notable shift in export destinations from Poland to countries like the Netherlands, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, and notably, Georgia. This growth and market diversification are happening alongside increased investment in new blueberry plantations in Ukraine.

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Meanwhile, apple exports during the same period brought Ukrainian exporters $14.1 million in revenue. Therefore, blueberries are now second only to walnuts and frozen berries and fruits in terms of annual revenue in the fruit group of goods, EastFruit analysts write. Also, blueberries, along with frozen raspberries, are the fastest growing category of fruit and vegetable exports of Ukraine. The annual increase in export revenue from these goods is estimated at 22-28% per year. Read also: Everyone is his own boss: why global cooperation stalled on berry plantations of Ukraine At the same time, if apples are exported from Ukraine almost all year round, blueberries are not subject to long-term storage, and the export season in Ukraine usually lasts from July to October. Accordingly, this amount of revenue is formed in just 3-4 months. In general, it is not surprising that blueberry is still of interest to investors in Ukraine, who actively attract grant funds for the creation of new ...

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