New berry records: Ukraine increased exports to Switzerland and China

Ukraine

Market & Price Trends

Published Dec 27, 2023

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Ukraine saw a significant increase in the export of frozen raspberries and blueberries to Switzerland and China, respectively, experiencing substantial growth in both markets. The expansion into the Swiss market is particularly notable, given the difficulty of entry due to the country's stringent import regulations and high product quality and safety standards. This success in international berry markets is seen as an important milestone for Ukraine's further development and reputation as a high-quality berry supplier.

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Ukraine increased the export of frozen raspberries to Switzerland by 86%. According to EastFruit analysts, in 2023 Ukraine made a real "berry breakthrough" in the very difficult Swiss market. The fact is that Switzerland is not part of the European Union, so the food market in this country is very protected from imports, and the requirements for product safety and quality are very high. That is why the first real success of suppliers from Ukraine in this market is an important milestone for the further development of Ukraine's expansion into the world markets of fresh and frozen berries. From January to November 2023, inclusive, Ukraine supplied Switzerland with 393 tons of frozen raspberries, which was 86% more than a year earlier, and 288 tons of other frozen berries, most likely wild blueberries, which was 63% more than last year. the period of 2022 itself. However, the biggest breakthrough occurred in the segment of fresh blueberries, the export of which increased 16 times and ...

Source: Agroconf