Polish-Ukrainian apple competition on the Arabian Peninsula

Published 2024년 4월 2일

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In January, Ukraine significantly contributed to the global apple market by exporting fresh apples to 22 countries, with a notable emphasis on the Middle Eastern market, which accounted for over 60% of its exports. The United Arab Emirates emerged as the top importer with 2,500 tons of Ukrainian apples. Other key importing countries included Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Sweden—the largest European importer. The exports also reached countries like Uzbekistan, Turkey (primarily for re-export to India), Jordan, and Oman. This export pattern underscores the Southeast or Middle East as the primary destinations for Ukrainian apples, contrasting with Poland's export volumes to similar markets, particularly the UAE and Iraq, which were lower.

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In January, fresh apples from Ukraine were delivered to 22 countries around the world. Interestingly, the main export direction is to Arab countries, and there they compete with our apples. The largest target market for apples from Ukraine was the United Arab Emirates. In the first month of this year, 2,500 tons of fruit were shipped there. Interestingly, all the top three places among the main buyers of Ukrainian apples in January were Middle Eastern countries. More than 60% of the exported apples went to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The largest European importer of fresh apples from Ukraine was Sweden. Unfortunately, Ukrainian industry portals do not provide specific volumes that reached individual countries. Interestingly, however, the following places were taken by Uzbekistan, Turkey (re-export to India), Jordan and Oman. Therefore, if we put these countries on the world map, we will notice one main direction ...

Source: Sad24