Ukraine exported raspberries to the United States and Canada for the first time

Published Oct 13, 2021

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Ukraine has exported its first sea container of frozen raspberries to the United States and Canada, overcoming the high product quality and logistics requirements of these markets. The United States and Canada import over 80% and 65% of the global value and volume of frozen raspberries, respectively, primarily from Chile, Mexico, Serbia, and the United States. In 2020, Ukraine ranked seventh in the world in raspberry production with 35,000 tons, 89% of which was grown on households. The country exported 539 tons of raspberries, or 2% of its total production, and has received positive feedback from buyers, signaling potential for ongoing cooperation.
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For the first time, Ukraine sent one sea container with frozen raspberries to the United States and Canada. According to the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association, this event is important for domestic producers, as in the markets of these countries this berry is traditionally more expensive than in other regions of the world. It is noted that the importance of this event for the development of production and freezing of berries in Ukraine is due to the high level of requirements for product quality and logistics, which were successfully overcome by Ukrainian suppliers this year. "One batch of raspberries was sent to Canada and the United States in the amount of one sea container. Logistics took about a month and a half, and the buyer was satisfied with the quality of the delivered products and is considering the possibility of continuing cooperation with Ukrainian suppliers on an ongoing basis, "the statement reads. UPOA clarified that the higher import price for berries in ...
Source: Agrobusiness

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