French poultry farmers want a ban on the import of eggs and chicken meat from Ukraine

Published 2023년 8월 3일

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Imports of poultry meat and eggs from Ukraine to European territory have surged after an exemption from customs duty was renewed in June 2023, leading to concerns about unfair competition and the negative impact on the French poultry industry's food sovereignty. The low cost of feed, cheap labor, and more flexible regulations in Ukraine allow them to produce chickens at significantly lower costs compared to Europe. There are also concerns about the concentration of the market in the hands of a few holding companies in Ukraine, further exacerbating the challenges faced by European producers.

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On average, between 15 and 25,000 tons of poultry meat arrive every month from Ukraine to European territory. The situation is similar in the egg market, where between July 2022 and April 2023, imports of Ukrainian eggs increased from a few hundred tons per month to 5,000 tons. Vote: Should the EC extend the grain import ban beyond September 15? In June last year, imports of poultry meat and eggs from Ukraine were exempted from customs duty in order to economically support the country at war. This led to a surge in imports to the European market. The agreement, which was valid for one year, was renewed on June 6, much to the displeasure of the representatives of this sub-sector, reports the French edition of EURACTIV. "In the first 24 weeks of 2023, imports of poultry products from Ukraine increased by 108%, including 201% for fresh meat," reported the Anvol association, which brings together 21 professional organizations representing the diversity of French poultry production. ...

Source: Agri