Experts predict an increase in the export of Ukrainian chicken to the countries of the Middle East

Published 2024년 9월 26일

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Despite the challenges of the full-scale invasion, microeconomic instability, and logistical issues, poultry farming in Ukraine is expected to show stable performance with a slight increase in 2023, producing an estimated 1.32 million tons of chicken. Exports are forecasted to reach 445,000 tons in 2022, with a slight increase to 450,000 tons in 2023 due to potential restrictions by the European Union. The Middle East and Turkey are seen as alternative export markets, with Ukraine expecting to increase its presence in these regions. The country is also expected to reduce its imports of meat offal for domestic consumption.

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Poultry farming in Ukraine recovered this year after the drop in production in 2022 and demonstrated stable performance. Next year, the situation will be similar, with a slight increase. Such a forecast was made by analysts of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), reports AgroPortal. Given the full-scale invasion, microeconomic instability, lack of foreign and domestic investment, population outflow, logistical problems, mobilization and power outages, chicken production in Ukraine is estimated at 1.32 million tons this year and 1.33 million tons in in 2025. Exports are forecast to be 445,000 tons this year and 450,000 tons next year. USDA analysts believe that the restrictions introduced by the European Union will force Ukrainian producers to consider other export destinations. Read also: Bulgaria demands a complete ban on the import of Ukrainian eggs "The second best alternative to the profitable EU market is the Middle East market. Chicken prices there recovered in the first ...

Source: Agrobusiness