Minister Takhov asked the EC to ban the import of eggs originating from Ukraine into Bulgaria

Published 2024년 9월 24일

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The European Commission is planning to ban the import of eggs from Ukraine to Bulgaria due to a significant increase in imports and the pressure it puts on domestic production. In the first half of 2024, Ukraine imported 2,618 tons of eggs, a fivefold increase from the previous year, at prices lower than Bulgarian eggs. Bulgaria's Minister of Agriculture and Food, Georgi Tahov, has highlighted that these import prices are harming the domestic market and has requested the ban to protect local producers. The article also covers the discussion at the EU Council on Agriculture and Fisheries regarding the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy's strategic plans for the past two years.

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The European Commission to ban the import of eggs originating in Ukraine to Bulgaria. This was requested by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Georgi Tahov in Brussels during the EU Council on Agriculture and Fisheries. "Native production is severely affected by the import of fresh eggs for consumption from Ukraine," informed the minister. In the first six months of the current year 2024, it reached 2,618 tons, which is a fivefold increase on an annual basis. "The announced import prices are significantly below those of Bulgarian eggs, which puts serious pressure on prices on the domestic market," he added. The minister also justified the request with the fact that the protective measures taken so far at the EU level do not achieve the expected deterrent effect and are not a sufficient factor to alleviate the situation on the egg market in Bulgaria. "Each country monitors the normal course of business processes in its country to protect the interests of its agricultural ...

Source: Agri