Ukraine imported 306 tonnes of live pigs in the first five months of the reported period, according to customs data cited by AgroTimes. The volume was 15 percent higher than in the comparable period a year earlier.
At the same time, spending on these imports decreased by 7.7 percent and amounted to 2.4 million dollars. This combination suggests that the livestock supply picture is shaped not only by volumes, but also by price conditions and contract structure.
Where imports came from
Almost all imported live pigs came from Denmark, which accounted for 98.3 percent of supply. France provided the remaining 1.7 percent.
The data matters for the domestic pork sector because live animal imports can influence breeding capacity, farm renewal and future production plans. It also shows the role of EU suppliers in maintaining livestock flows during wartime market pressure.
For producers, veterinary control, traceability and transport standards remain as important as price.
The import figures are modest in size, but they help show how Ukrainian farms keep animal supply chains working under difficult conditions.
