In 2024, Ukrainian exporters sent 7.2 thousand tons of butter to foreign markets, which is 7.7% less than the previous year. However, in monetary terms, butter exports increased by 17% compared to 2023, reaching $48.9 million. The largest buyers of Ukrainian butter in 2024 were Moldova (43.9%), Azerbaijan (14.5%), and Bulgaria (7.6%).
Read MoreThe lowest similar figure last year was recorded in Sweden.
The price index of electricity for the BASE period of the day-ahead market (DAM) in Ukraine for 2024 amounted to 4522.87 UAH/MWh (€103 MWh) calculated according to Central European Time (CET). This is stated in the analytical report of JSC Market Operator on the results of the spot market last year.
Read MoreEgypt, Indonesia, and Ukraine have overtaken Spain in the global ranking of fruit and vegetable-producing countries. Spain has dropped out of the top 10 due to being surpassed by Egypt, Indonesia, and Ukraine. Fepex reports that Spanish production fell by 10% from 2020 to 2023, dropping from 31 million tons to 28 million tons.
The top 10 fruit and vegetable-producing countries in 2023 are:
Read MoreIn general for the year, the export of eggs in their shells amounted to 77.8 thousand tons worth 74.541 million USD, while the export of eggs without shells was 7.6 thousand tons worth 33.27 million USD. In 2023, the export of eggs in shells were 48.8 thousand tons worth 60.8 million USD, and eggs without shells were 8.665 thousand tons worth 39.284 million USD. In 2024, companies actively supplied eggs to consumers in Israel, Poland, Italy, Denmark, and Latvia.
Read MoreIndia remains one of the key importers of Ukrainian sunflower oil. The demand from this country varies significantly depending on the season, price and availability of sunflower oil compared to other oils (primarily palm oil, but also soybean and rapeseed oils). A considerable share of Ukrainian sunflower oil is exported to China. However, China has reduced its imports of many crops, including oil from Ukraine.
Read MoreSince January 1, 2025, Ukrainian producers have gained access to the EU market thanks to new agreements on trade liberalization. This step has opened up the opportunity for Ukraine to export larger volumes of sugar to the European market without additional tariffs, which previously restrained the growth of shipments.
Read MoreIn 2024, Ukraine purchased cheeses worth 227 million USD and sold cheeses on foreign markets for 54 million USD.
Ukraine imported 38,284 thousand tons of cheese in 2024 for 227.09 million USD. Cheese exports in 2024 were 12,428 thousand tons for 54 million USD.
In 2023, cheese imports were 33.7 thousand tons for 200 million USD, while exports were 8.9 thousand tons for 40 million USD.
Read MoreIn 2024, Ukraine’s exports increased by at least 13.4% in monetary terms and by 28.8% in weight. This means that, overall, the total commodity export volume increased by nearly a third.
Read MoreThroughout 2024, Ukraine exported 3.2 thousand tons of pork, which is 3.6 times more than in 2023. In monetary terms, annual exports grew 3.1 times compared to 2023, reaching $8 million. The largest quantities of domestic pork in 2024 were supplied to the UAE (65.9%), Bahrain (9.8%), and Hong Kong (8.8%). Meanwhile, pork imports in 2024 amounted to only 2.3 thousand tons, which is a 5.7 times decrease compared to 2023.
Read MoreThe share of grain cargo transportation in export routes toward ports increased to 92% in January.
Within 20 days, railway transport carried 2 million 255 thousand tons of grain cargo. This figure exceeds the volume of December 2024 by 11.3%.
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