Ukraine is among the five largest exporters of frozen raspberries

Published 2025년 4월 29일

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Ukraine has emerged as a leading global exporter of frozen raspberries, with exports doubling over the past three seasons despite challenges such as war, labor shortages, and power outages. The country now ranks among the top 5 exporters worldwide and leads in net exports, surpassing Poland and Serbia. This success is attributed to the expansion of raspberry cultivation areas, support from state grant programs, and increased demand for seedlings, despite weather challenges. The raspberry industry's growth is creating new job opportunities, particularly in the Lviv region. Although the industry currently competes on price, experts recommend focusing on quality to maintain a competitive edge and tap into the market for premium raspberries.

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A few years ago, the idea of Ukraine’s global leadership in the frozen raspberry market seemed like a joke, but today it is a reality. This is stated in the material on Latifundist.com. A few years ago, the idea of Ukraine’s global leadership in the frozen raspberry market seemed like a joke, but today it is a reality. “My words about Ukraine’s potential global leadership in the frozen raspberry market were still perceived as a joke even three years ago. Today it is a reality,” wrote Andriy Yarmak, an economist at the FAO Investment Department. Despite the war, labor shortages, and power outages, exports of Ukrainian frozen raspberries have more than doubled over the past three seasons. Today, Ukraine is among the top 5 largest exporters in the world and has become the leader in terms of net exports, ahead of Poland and Serbia. One of the reasons for success is the steady expansion of raspberry areas. “We have 50 hectares of raspberry area. We are still working on it, but we ...

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