Belarusian restrictions on apples, onions, and cabbage are just the beginning, according to experts

February in international trade for agriculture was marked by the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus on the licensed export of onions, white cabbage and apples. This restriction on the part of Belarus immediately had a negative effect on Ukrainian suppliers of fruit and vegetables. Taras Bashtannyk, President of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA), told AgroPortal.ua about the consequences for Ukrainian re-exports. According to him, apples and cabbage reacted especially sensitively, as these positions have traditionally been actively traveled through Belarus to the Russian Federation. In addition, last year in Russia there was a crop failure of cabbage, and demand only increased, so the stakes in this market were significant. "Currently, Ukraine is beginning to accumulate leftover apples and cabbage, which in turn leads to high supply. However, prices are still at the same level, but it is useless to expect an increase," said Taras ...