Experts predict a good apple harvest in Ukraine this year

Published Jun 10, 2021

Tridge summary

Ukraine produces approximately 1.1-1.2 million tons of apples annually, with 70% produced by households and the rest by agricultural enterprises. About 25-30% of these apples are used for processing into apple juice, concentrate, and other products, while the rest are sold domestically or exported. In 2020, apple exports decreased by 2.8 times compared to the previous year, with Belarus, the UAE, and Austria being the main buyers. Imported apples also decreased by 1.7 times, accounting for 2-3% of total production. The expected new harvest is forecasted to be good, provided no natural disasters occur.

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Original content

About 1.1-1.2 million tons of apples are produced in Ukraine every year. At the same time, 70% - by households to meet their own needs, as well as partly for further sale to the final consumer or for processing. The rest of the apples are grown by agricultural enterprises. This was reported by the Ukrainian Club of Agrarian Business. It is noted that on average 25-30% of apples grown go to the production of apple juice, concentrate and more. Non-marketable apples, which have low weight, damage, unattractive appearance, etc., are mainly processed. The rest of the harvest is sold on the domestic market or exported abroad. "In 2020, apple exports amounted to 19.5 thousand tons, which is 2.8 times lower than last year. The reason for this decrease in export shipments is the decrease in apple production compared to the record 2018. Although the harvest was received in autumn 2018, some products were exported in 2019. The increase in the price of apples in the domestic market also had ...

Source: Agrobusiness