Ukraine saw a significant decrease in live cattle exports in the first eight months of 2024, with a 38.2% drop compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 8.4 thousand tons and valued at $14.8 million, a 32.1% decrease from the previous year. The majority of these exports were to Lebanon, with Jordan being the secondary buyer. On the other hand, Ukraine's import of live cattle increased by 55.2% compared to 2023, amounting to 416 tons, and was mainly sourced from the Czech Republic, Denmark, and Lithuania. The country's total spending on live cattle imports rose by 85.7% to $2.6 million.