Ukrainian honey occupies 28% of the EU market

Published 2024년 6월 6일

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In 2020, the European Union (EU) imported 163,700 tons of honey from third countries, with China being the largest exporter at 37%, followed by Ukraine with 28%, and Argentina with 12%. Germany was the largest importer, accounting for 25% of all honey imports. However, a study by the European Commission revealed that nearly half of the imported honey, especially from China, contained impurities such as sugar, which violates EU regulations. Despite these findings, Olga Trofimtseva, the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, believes that Ukraine can compete in the market by supplying high-quality honey, as beekeeping is a growing industry with potential for women and veterans in Ukraine.

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According to Eurostat, last year the EU imported 163,700 tons of honey from third countries. at. Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine in 2019 Olga Trofimtseva in her Telegram channel. Most, about 60,200 tons or 37% of EU imports, came from China. Next comes Ukraine with 45.8 thousand tons of honey and 28% of EU imports. Third place is occupied by Argentina with 12% and 20,400 tons of imports. "A quarter of all honey imports from the EU last year fell to Germany. In general, Germany imports about half of the honey it consumes. Preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office indicate that honey comes to Germany mainly from Ukraine, Argentina and Mexico," noted Olga Trofimtseva. She specified that in 2023, Germany imported about 13,084 tons of honey from Ukraine, 9,091.2 tons from Argentina, and 7,784.3 tons from Mexico. China is only the sixth importing country. In particular, last year, 3133.8 tons of honey arrived from China to Germany. "There are many questions ...

Source: Agrotimes