The European Union has granted Ukraine equivalence to EU standards for seed production, confirming compliance with EU requirements.
Specifically, the decision provides equivalence for seeds of beet, sunflower, swede, and soybean produced and certified in Ukraine.
Read MoreFrom January to April 2025, Ukraine imported 4.7 thousand tons of by-products from cattle, swine, sheep, and horses, a 9.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
In monetary terms, imports reached $5.2 million, up 6.1% from the same period in 2024.
These by-products were primarily imported from Poland (47.4%), Brazil (18%), and France (14%).
Read MoreBefore the start of the new season, pea prices are declining to 13.5–14 thousand UAH per ton. Meanwhile, China has opened its market, and traders are increasingly shifting to this crop. As a result, a shortage and price increase may occur by mid-summer.
Read MoreIn May, Ukraine exported approximately 1,400 tons of live-weight cattle, which is 25% less than in April but 166% more compared to May last year. The revenue reached $2.89 million, 47% less than in April but 273% more than in May 2024.
At the same time, Ukrainian exporters supplied 21 tons of fresh or chilled beef to foreign markets in May, nearly 984% more than in April but 91% less compared to May 2024. Export revenue was $137,000, 493% more...
Read MoreIn January–April 2025, Ukraine imported 3,300 tons of buttermilk, fermented or acidified milk, and cream, which is 26.9% more than in the same period of the previous year.
In monetary terms, imports increased by 17.9% compared to the first four months of 2024, reaching $6.6 million.
The majority of buttermilk, fermented or acidified milk, and cream was purchased from Poland (49.9%), Belgium (41.3%), and Germany...
Read MoreUkrainian dairy plants are already being forced to cut cheese production due to record-high imports.
As a result of the growing imports, the market share of Ukrainian cheese producers is shrinking. This, in turn, is forcing cheesemakers to reduce production.
The reduction in production increases the cost per unit of product, which leads to higher production costs and, consequently, rising prices and an even...
Read MoreOn Monday, June 2, the European Union and Ukraine began the first formal negotiations on new trade conditions that will replace the autonomous trade measures establishing a preferential trade regime for Ukrainian exporters.
This was announced at a briefing in Brussels on June 2 by European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill.
The European Commission spokesperson stated that the first negotiations on new long-term...
Read MoreThe domestic hazelnut market in Ukraine consists of 1,000 tons (4,000 tons in-shell) of imported products and 1,000 tons of domestically produced hazelnuts.
Read MoreFor the 11 months of the 2024/2025 marketing year (MY), Ukraine exported 38.303 million tons of grain and leguminous crops.
According to the provided data, as of June 2 in the 2024/2025 MY, Ukraine exported 14.8 million tons of wheat (compared to 17.4 million tons last year), 2.3 million tons of barley (compared to 2.4 million tons last year), 10.8 thousand tons of rye (compared to 1.6 thousand tons), and 20.5 million tons of corn (compared to 26....
Read MoreIn May, Ukraine reduced its electricity exports by more than 40% compared to the previous month, reaching 92,500 MWh.
According to monitoring data, the largest share of electricity was exported to Hungary, accounting for nearly 37% of the total volume.
Compared to the previous month, the most significant reduction in exports was to Moldova. However, compared to May 2024, electricity exports increased 22-fold.
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