The share of Turkish fruit and vegetable products in the Ukrainian market increased by 15-18% due to the blockade

Vegetables

Published Dec 14, 2023

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Due to the blockade of the Polish border, Ukrainian importers have increased their supply of vegetables and fruits from Turkey, with imports through Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova. Turkish products, including citrus fruits, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and eggplants, now make up almost 40% of the Ukrainian market, with a 15-18% increase compared to the previous year. Market operators continue to import Italian, Spanish, and other European goods, albeit with delays and higher prices, but quickly adapt to changing conditions to prevent shortages in the market.

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Ukrainian importers have stepped up supplies of vegetables and fruits from Turkey due to the blockade of the Polish border. This was reported by representatives of the wholesale market of agricultural products “Shuvar” (Lviv), which ranks third among importers of Turkish vegetables and fruits. “Due to the blocking of checkpoints and delays in deliveries from Europe, market operators are actively searching for alternative supply routes,” noted Tatyana Popovich, head of the marketing department of the Shuvar market. – Key attention was paid to imports from Turkey through Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova. For European manufacturers, this is especially critical during the holiday season, when demand for goods increases significantly, and manufacturers do not receive enough money. At the same time, Turkish products, including citrus fruits, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and eggplants, already occupy a share of almost 40% in our market. If we talk about citrus fruits separately, their ...

Source: Eastfruit