In 2020, green imports to Ukraine increased by 10%

Published Feb 15, 2021

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the growing popularity of microgreens in Ukraine. These are preferred for their mild taste and nutritional benefits, and can be cultivated without the use of fertilizers, making them ideal for any type of land, even indoors. The market for microgreens and greens in Ukraine is dominated by salads, with lettuce and Romaine salad being the most preferred. Herbs like parsley and cilantro are also highly regarded. However, the microgreen segment makes up only 1% of the total market. The majority of these products are locally produced, but there is a significant import trade, mainly from Ethiopia, Poland, and Italy. It is anticipated that the demand for vitamin products will increase due to the pandemic, and state support for the vegetable industry and the opening of the land market are expected to have a positive impact.

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Original content

Growing popularity in our country and microgreens. Its advantage is gentle taste and useful properties of sprouts, cultivation without application of fertilizers, possibility of production on any areas, even in house conditions. The minimum set of equipment for microgreens consists of containers made of reusable food-grade plastic and linen mats as a substrate. With basic instructions, it is easy to grow microgreens for your own needs and for sale. Monitoring of the market of microgreens and greens in Ukraine shows that almost half of its volume - 46% - in 2019 were salads. Among the most popular with consumers: - lettuce; - Romaine salad; - salad mixes. The second place in the market of microgreens and greens in Ukraine is occupied by parsley, the third - cilantro, and these herbs are often offered together, in bouquets with the possible inclusion of dill. Among the fragrant spices such as mint, basil, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, fennel has the largest share. The microgreen ...

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