Ukraine and Romania are working on the launch of two new cargoes’ checkpoints on the common border,
namely: checkpoints Bila Krynytsia - Klimauti and Bila Tserkva - Szygetu-Marmatzei.
Now the State Agency is under the subordination of two checkpoints on the border with Romania - "Solotvyno - Sigetu Marmatsia" in Zakarpattia region, "Porubne - Siret" in Chernivtsi region.
Read MoreMoldova remained the discount for the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products at the level of 27%
In 2024 a discount will apply to the transit transportation of Ukrainian agricultural products through the Republic of Moldova. It is 27% of the current tariffs.
It is also worth noting that the agreement between the government of Ukraine and the government of the Republic of Moldova entered into force. It provides for the construction of a border crossing over the Dniester River on the state border within the area of Yampil and Koseuts.
Read MoreThe export of live cattle in 2023 reduced by 8,8% compared to 2022, up to 17,6 thousand tons. In monetary terms, the export of live cattle reduced by 22,1% compared to the figure for 2022 and amounted to 27,5 million US dollars.
Lebanon (62,3%), Egypt (24,7%) and Jordan (8,3%) bought the most domestic cattle in 2023.
The import of live cattle in 2023 fell by 18,7% compared to the previous year - to 646 tons.
Read MoreIn 2023 Ukrainian export of chocolate amounted to 53,4 thousand tons with a total value of 191 million US dollars. According to Customs statistics, in December Ukrainian companies have exported 4,8 thousand tons of chocolate worth 18 million US dollars, and in 2023 – 53,4 thousand tons worth 191 million US dollars.
Read MoreThe majority of the export was sent to Bulgaria. According to the results of 2023, Ukrainian metallurgical companies reduced the export of semi-finished products by 36,7% compared to 2022 - to 1,203 million tons.
The revenue of domestic enterprises from the export of semi-finished products last year reduced by 48,9% compared to 2022 - to 608,52 million US dollars.
Read MoreFrom July 1, 2023 to January 14, 2024, Ukraine has exported almost 1,4 million tons of vegetable oils to the countries of the European Union.
This is 23% more than in the same period of the previous agricultural year (1,126 million tons). For example, the supply of Ukrainian sunflower oil to the EU in 6,5 months increased by 23% to 1,178 million tons.
Read MoreAs of January 17, in 2023/2024 marketing year, Ukraine has exported 20 million 941 thousand tons of grain and leguminous crops, which is 4 million 196 thousand tons or 1,2 times less than last year.
The export of Ukrainian wheat is 8 million 328 thousand tons, which is 754 thousand tons less than last year.
Ukrainian farmers also exported 1 220 000 tons of barley and 1 000 tons of rye.
Read MorePart of Ukrainian export went and goes through the Red Sea to Asia, China and other countries and to East Africa. Thus, the movement of ships slowed down and it had its consequences.
Solskyi noted that the export of agricultural products also reduced in January due to the New Year holidays. According to the minister’s words, despite this over the last week, Ukraine began to increase the volume of agricultural export.
Read MoreUkraine is working on the extension of the "economic visa-free" with the EU, which will allow Ukrainian businesses to sell their goods to the European Union without quotas, duties or tariffs. Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine expects a constructive position on this issue among its European neighbors. At the same time the head of government mentioned that he would discuss this issue with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during his planned visit to Ukraine this month.
Read MoreIn Romania, a highway to the Ukrainian border is being built at a very fast pace. It is about the 450-kilometer long so-called Moldavian Expressway (Autostrada Moldovei).
The highway will connect the capital of Romania, Bucharest, with Ukraine's western borders, namely with Chernivtsi region. In the future, the highway will enable Kyiv to have access to Romanian ports in the Black Sea.
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