Ukraine: Which apple varieties are in demand in the export market?

Published 2024년 11월 24일

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Ukraine has seen a rise in apple exports since 2017, with the most popular varieties being Gala, Golden, Red Delicious, Fuji, and Granny Smith. The industry has faced logistical challenges, including a significant one when exporting to the United Arab Emirates by sea. In 2024, the industry was hit by a smaller harvest and increased costs, leading to a surge in apple prices. Despite these challenges, the market remains overheated with high demand and prices, particularly for export-quality apples. Vladimir Gurzhiy, the head of USPA Fruit, recommends planting orchards with export-oriented apple varieties, such as Gala, Golden, Red Delicious, Fuji, and Granny Smith, and suggests selling throughout the season to build a strong market presence.

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According to Vladimir Gurzhiy, head of the export company USPA Fruit (Ukraine), the most promising apple varieties that are in demand abroad are: Gala, Golden, Red Delicious, Fuji and Granny Smith, EastFruit reports. The expert noted that since 2017, systematic export of apples from Ukraine has begun. These were deliveries to European countries, the United Arab Emirates. Export to the Emirates was a mega-challenge, because no one knew how to deliver Ukrainian apples by sea. In the following years, there were several challenges related to logistics, which were successfully overcome. But the biggest shocks occurred in 2024, writes AgroTimes “This season we have a smaller harvest, an expensive apple for the fresh market, an expensive apple for processing, a gradual and constant increase in prices for products since the beginning of the season,” Vladimir Gurzhiy emphasized. Read also: Apple prices in Ukraine, Poland and Moldova will unpleasantly surprise consumers in winter Among the ...

Source: Eastfruit