Ukraine has resumed the export of fresh apples to Malaysia and the Middle East despite the aggression of Russia

Published 2023년 1월 20일

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Ukrainian gardeners have resumed exporting fresh apples to Southeast Asia and the Middle East despite Russian invasions blocking Ukrainian seaports. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, and Oman are the main buyers in the 2022/23 season. Exports to Malaysia have also resumed, despite the long logistics and increased costs. However, exports to EU countries have significantly decreased, with only Romania and Sweden continuing to import large volumes. In the first 10 months of 2022, Ukraine exported 2.4 times more apples than in the same period of 2021.

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According to EastFruit analysts, Ukrainian gardeners were able to resume the export of fresh apples to the countries of Southeast Asia and the Middle East, despite Ukrainian seaports blocked by Russian invaders. “The countries of the Middle East in the new season have become the main export destination for fresh apples in the 2022/23 season, after the harvesting of autumn apple varieties began. In particular, the UAE again became the main buyer, having bought almost 3,000 tons of Ukrainian fresh apples in the first three months of the season. Also among the main importers of apples from Ukraine were Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait and Oman. Especially indicative for me is the resumption of exports to Malaysia, where the Ukrainian apple has gained a good reputation. After all, this country is very far from Ukraine, and logistics has significantly lengthened and risen in price. However, Ukrainian gardeners have proven that they continue to find solutions even in such difficult ...

Source: Eastfruit