Ukraine increased export of apples and pears by 25%

Published 2024년 7월 26일

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In the first half of 2024, Ukraine's agri-food exports rose by 5% to $12.4 billion compared to the same period in 2023, with notable increases in onions, garlic, frozen vegetables, and canned tomatoes. Despite a 50% drop in fruit and berry revenues to $143 million, value-added goods like jams and juices saw significant growth. The European Union remains a key market, and the U.S. honey market presence has strengthened. Despite external restrictions and war-related threats, Ukraine's agri-food export sector is stabilizing and achieving high sales levels.

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In January-June 2024, the export of agri-food products from Ukraine amounted to about $12.4 billion, i.e. 5% more compared to the corresponding period of 2023. This is reported by the Ukrainian Agricultural Export Association. "It is currently too early to draw conclusions about vegetable crops, but according to the results of the six months of this year, the revenues of onion and garlic exporters ($2.3 million, more than 100 times) and frozen vegetables - almost doubled, to $5 million - have increased significantly. At the same time, the export of canned tomatoes is increasing many times - $20 million. (more than 20 times). The revenue from external sales of canned non-frozen vegetables also increased - $7 million. (+ 33%)", experts note. It is noted that fruit and berry products immediately brought in half as much income to exporters compared to 2023, namely $143 million. Walnuts ($55 million), frozen berries and fruits ($54 million), grain crops ($15 million) remain the main ...

Source: Agrobusiness