Ukraine increases pork imports: 323 tons have already been imported

Published Feb 12, 2025

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In January 2025, Ukraine's exports of chilled and frozen pork surpassed imports for the first time in the fourth quarter of the year, according to the Ukrainian Pig Farmers Association. Despite importing over 323 tons of pork, up from previous quarters, the market was not significantly affected. The country exported 295 tons of pork, with the UAE, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Liberia being the main markets. The average purchase price of live pigs in January increased by 5.5% due to a decrease in domestic supply. Despite European pork prices declining seasonally, the average customs value of imported pork was higher than in 2024, allowing meat processing plants to optimize raw material costs.

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According to the results of January, exports of chilled and frozen pork exceeded total imports for the fourth quarter of 2024. This was reported by the Ukrainian Pig Farmers Association. In total, Ukraine imported about 323 tons of pork, which is more than twice the volume of supplies for October-December last year. Imports were not large enough to significantly affect the domestic market. Increased interest of Ukrainian producers in imports led to an increase in domestic prices for pork. In January, pork exports amounted to 295 tons, which is slightly inferior to imports. The main sales markets remain the UAE, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Liberia. At the same time, supplies to Georgia have resumed. The average purchase price of live pigs in slaughter conditions in January increased by 5.5% compared to December. This was the market's reaction to a decrease in domestic supply. At the same time, European pork prices continued their seasonal decline. The average customs value of a ...

Source: Agropolit