UPOA: Imports of exotic fruits to Ukraine increased by 23%

Published 2020년 9월 6일

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In the first half of 2020, Ukraine experienced a significant surge in the import of fruits, berries, and nuts, with a 23% increase in value and 12% increase in volume compared to the same period last year. The total import value reached $ 333 million, with citrus fruits and bananas making up 39% and 29% of the imports, respectively. This increase is attributed to the high consumer demand for these fruits, longer shelf life, and higher prices of local fruits due to unfavorable weather conditions. Additionally, the import of other exotic fruits like dates, figs, pineapple, avocado, mango, and mangosteen also saw a rise, with coconuts and cashews showing the highest growth. This trend reflects the growing preference among Ukrainians for a healthy lifestyle and diverse fruit consumption.

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In the first 6 months of 2020, Ukraine increased imports of fruits, berries and nuts by 23% in value and 12% in kind. From January to June, 443 thousand tons of fruit and berry products were imported, with a total value of $ 333 million. In the first part of the review, the specialists of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association examined the reasons for the increase in foreign purchases of fruits and berries, which are traditionally grown in Ukraine. In the second part of this material, UPOA examines how the supply of exotic fruits has changed over the year. In the structure of imports of fruits, berries and nuts, the main part is occupied by such positions as citrus fruits and bananas, which account for 39% and 29%, respectively, of the total import of fresh fruit and berry products. For 6 months of 2020, Ukraine imported 181.7 thousand tons of citrus fruits with a total value of $ 129.3 million. For comparison, a year earlier, the same indicators were 169.7 thousand tons ...

Source: Eastfruit