Ukraine ranked 17th among legume exporters

Ukraine ranked 17th in the world ranking of legume exporters according to UBTA. The country sold $ 130 million worth of peas, chickpeas, beans, lentils and beans to foreign markets. However, peas became the most exported crop among legumes. It is known that in 2020 Ukraine exported peas for $ 93.7 million, ie it accounts for 72% of the total supply of legumes to foreign markets. “Peas today are probably the most depressing crop of all grains and legumes, both in terms of production and exports. For the last 5 years, peas in Ukraine have totally surrendered their positions: sown areas are shrinking, production volumes are falling, and exports are declining, ”analysts say. Read: Ukraine will not be able to repeat the record of gross harvest of winter grain - the forecast of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences The main reason for the negative dynamics is the change in the situation in foreign markets. Previously, Ukraine exported a significant part of peas to India. However, in ...