Ukrainian producers increased exports of fruit berries and set a record for honey exports

Friday, May 7, 2021
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Ukrainian producers increased exports of fruit berries and set a record for honey exports

Achieved in both the commodity and value-added markets

According to the Ukrainian Association of Agricultural Exports, in the first quarter of 2021 the export of frozen fruit and berry products generated $64 million in income. Compared to the previous year, exports rose to 11,000 tons (+7%).

There were also large profits in walnuts ($35 million), frozen fruit ($24 million), fresh pears and apples ($4 million).

According to the First Business Channel, Ukraine achieved the highest export of honey abroad in all its years of independence - 81 thousand tons. In comparison with 2019, the figure increased by 45%. The key consumers of Ukrainian honey are:

  • Poland 26%
  • Germany 19%
  • US 10%
  • Belgium 10%
  • Lithuania 6%
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