Ukrainian agrarian sector continues to show positive results in exports

Ukraine's agricultural sector continues to show positive results in exports. In the first half of this year, Ukraine exported agricultural products worth $11.8 billion, up 17% year-on-year.

According to the Ukrainian Agricultural Export Association (UAEA), the value of meat and offal exports amounted to $439 million, down 4% year-on-year. Poultry meat accounted for the largest share in the revenue structure of this product group, reaching $392 million, but this is 10% less than a year ago.

However, plant products proved to be more effective in terms of increasing export revenues. Sales of dairy products abroad increased by 8%, reaching $95 million. Among them, the most popular items are powdered and condensed milk ($ 37 million, down 5%), butter and milk pastes ($ 25 million, up 8%), and cheeses, which were exported for about $ 19 million, a 61% increase over last year.

It is noted that egg exports also show positive trends. In the first half of the year, almost 26 thousand tons of eggs were exported for $35 million, which is almost equal to the whole of last year. However, the export price for suppliers decreased to USD 1,352 per ton or USD 35,152 per 26-ton container, which is a slight decrease compared to the previous period.

In the area of fruit and berry crops, we recorded a slight decrease in export volumes by one third compared to the previous year. During this period, sales abroad reached $95 million. The main products that generate these revenues are frozen berries and fruits ($50 million), walnuts ($33 million) and cereals ($9 million).

The results of the first half of the year demonstrate the successful dynamics of Ukraine's agri-food exports. Increased exports of various agricultural products contribute to the country's economy and strengthen its position in the global market.