Ukraine earned more from the export of blueberries than from apples

Blueberries are now second only to walnuts and frozen berries and fruits in terms of annual revenue in the fruit group, according to EastFruit analysts. It is noted that 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. At the same time, if apples are exported from Ukraine almost all year round, blueberries are not subject to long-term storage, and their export season 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 blueberries are still of interest to investors in Ukraine, who actively attract grant funds for the creation of new plantations. "Lokhina undoubtedly has great prospects for the growth of consumption in the world market. This berry is still little known to consumers in many countries, but those who try it usually start ...