Ukrainian farmers increase exports of amaranth products: flour, oil and even candy and pasta

Published Jul 8, 2020

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At present, exports of amaranth oil, flour and cake account for 80% of all amaranth exports. Ukraine can also export amaranth cereals, flakes, grass pellets, candies and pasta, said Oleksandr Duda, chairman of the Association of Amaranth and Amaranth Producers. Agraveri tells about it, writes agronews.ua. "Today, I consider amaranth wholemeal flour, cereals and flakes to be promising export products," adds the chairman of the association.

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Oleksandr Duda, that currently the price of amaranth fluctuates within 20-25 thousand UAH / ton with VAT. Currently, the price of amaranth fluctuates in the range of 20-25 thousand UAH / ton with VAT, so now Ukrainian farmers have every chance to compete in the export market, - said the expert. It is noteworthy that in 2020 Ukraine will be able to export processed products from amaranth with high added value, rather than raw materials. In general, among the countries that buy the most amaranth and its products, Alexander Duda names: India, Pakistan, Peru. Buy this culture in the EU. "Importers are interested in amaranth oil, flour and cake from this high-protein crop," he says. At the same time, the domestic manufacturer is able to offer a much more diverse line of products. Last year, more than 110 farms grew amaranth in Ukraine. This year is less, ...

Source: AgronewsUA