Export of honey from Ukraine took first place in the EU

Published 2023년 10월 26일

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Ukraine ranked second among non-European Union countries in terms of honey exports to the EU last year, accounting for 24% of imports. It is projected that this year's honey exports from Ukraine will surpass last year's figures by 5-10%. However, honey prices in Ukraine have increased, with some varieties experiencing a price increase of 3-12% over the year. In addition, the Cabinet's restrictions have resulted in a one-third decrease in sugar exports to the EU, while Ukraine has started exporting poultry meat to Kuwait.

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According to the results of last year, Ukraine took second place among countries that export honey to the European Union, but are not its members. This is reported by UNIAN, referring to Ukrainian honey producers. According to preliminary calculations, this year the total volume of honey exported from Ukraine should exceed last year's figure by 5-10%. According to analysts' estimates, in 2022, 40% of honey imports by EU countries were provided by states that are not EU members. At the same time, in 2022, Ukraine provided 24% of EU imports and took second place among exporting countries. It should be noted that honey has become more expensive in Ukraine. At the end of the summer, information appeared that, depending on the variety, its price increased by 3-12% over the course of a year. Experts estimated that at that time the price of a liter of seasonal honey reached UAH 190-280 In August 2023, the average price of 250 g of acacia honey reached UAH 103.30. Thus, it increased in ...

Source: Agropolit