Polish chickens and poultry from Ukraine

Published May 17, 2023

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EU poultry producers are expressing concerns over a significant increase in poultry imports from Ukraine, which they say has risen by 192% compared to last year, threatening their market position and challenging consumer confidence in EU-produced meat. Dariusz Goszczyński, president of the National Poultry Council, is advocating for the restoration of customs duties and quotas for Ukrainian products to stabilize the situation and protect the EU's agricultural sector. The debate highlights the need for addressing import controls and ensuring food safety standards are met to maintain consumer trust in EU-manufactured products. EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, has moved to reassure the public that concerns about Ukraine's agricultural capabilities should not be exaggerated.

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As Commissioner Wojciechowski argues, the level of imports of poultry products from Ukraine increased by 60%. However, representatives of the poultry council have a different opinion on this subject. Compared to last year, imports increased by 192% - convinces Dariusz Goszczyński, president of the National Poultry Council. “It puts us on the verge of collapse. In March alone, 24,000 tonnes were imported into the EU. It is actually an import to the Netherlands and from there it spreads throughout the EU - he adds. - In the case of Polish poultry, when we are the largest producer in the European Union and our main recipient is the EU market, imported poultry displaces our producers from the market. It also displaces French, Spanish or German producers. This is not only a Polish problem, but the whole EU's - sums up Goszczyński. Chickens from Ukraine, or perhaps from Cyprus? Poultry producers indicate that Ukraine should be supported, but it cannot be done at the expense of our ...

Source: Farmer.pl