The cheaper European pork poured into Ukraine

Ukraine imported more than 6 thousand tons in October, which is almost a quarter higher than the previous import maximum recorded in August 2021 (4.9 thousand tons). This is stated in the message of the Association of Pig Breeders of Ukraine. As noted, the decline in pork prices in the EU countries under the pressure of weaker purchasing activity in the domestic market and inactive trade with China ensured competitiveness of European pork even after the exhaustion of import quotas. So, if in August the weighted average customs value of a kilogram of imported pork was about $ 2, then in September it decreased to $ 1.82 / kg, and in October - to $ 1.74 / kg. “The customs value of most commodity categories during September-October decreased by 3-9 cents per kilogram. The overwhelming majority of imports cost domestic importers $ 1.5-1.77 / kg. Prices for more expensive items dropped more significantly. So, for example, in August the average estimated price of a kilogram of chilled ...