Ukraine increases poultry exports by 27.8% in 2019

Ukraine in January increased export of poultry by 27.8%, to 37,350 tonnes, the State Customs Service has reported.

According to its report, in monetary terms exports of these products increased by 18%, to $45.87 million.

In January, import of poultry and offal decreased by 20% and amounted to 9,350 tonnes, in monetary terms by 15.9%, to $3.89 million.

In addition, according to the agency, pork exports in January amounted to 101 tonnes, which is 20.2% more than in January 2019. These products were delivered for a total of $297,000 (1.7 times more).

Pork imports to Ukraine January decreased by 52.4%, to 991 tonnes. Pork was imported to the country for $1.91 million, which is 50% less than the figure for January 2019.

As reported, Ukraine in 2019 increased export of poultry by 26%, to 414,490 tonnes. Import of poultry and offal increased by 0.6% and amounted to 131,180 tonnes. Pork exports in 2019 amounted to 2,260 tonnes, which is 28.6% more than in 2018. Pork imports to Ukraine last year decreased by 18.8%, to 23,190 tonnes.

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