Ukraine increased its export of apples and pears by a quarter

Since the beginning of the year, the export of food products from Ukraine amounted to about 12.4 billion US dollars, that is, 5% more than in the corresponding period of 2023. According to the message of the Ukrainian Agricultural Export Association, according to the results of the six months of this year, the incomes of onion and garlic exporters (more than 100 times) and frozen vegetables (almost doubled) have increased significantly. At the same time, the export of canned tomatoes is increasing many times (more than 20 times). At the same time, fruit and berry products brought exporters half as much income compared to 2023, namely $143 million.

The main product positions in this group remain walnuts, frozen berries and fruits, grain crops. These products also showed increased sales in quantitative terms. For example, apples and pears added almost a quarter of the sales volume. At the same time, it was possible to improve the value indicators for jam, jelly and marmalade - $9 million, canned fruit and berry products - $6 million, juices - $97 million.

In general, according to the information of the association, the countries of the European Union remain the determining market for many food groups, including fruit and berry products. At the same time, in 2024 we managed to significantly strengthen our presence on the United States honey market, successfully using opportunities to diversify the geography of its sales. In general, in the first half of the year, Ukraine exported food products by 5% more than in the corresponding period last year. In January-June, the export of agri-food products from Ukraine amounted to about $12.4 billion, i.e. 5% more compared to the corresponding period of 2023.

For example, revenues from the export of meat and offal increased by 15% and amounted to 505 million dollars. Poultry meat remains the defining product, which is exported more in natural and value terms - 226,000 tons worth 463 million dollars. Revenues from the export of ready-made and canned meat products and sausages also increased significantly. At the same time, the export of dairy products increased to almost 98 million dollars, and the main products of this group this year are dry and condensed milk, cheeses, butter and milk pastes. Positive dynamics also continue in relation to Ukrainian ice cream, the revenue of which reached 24.5 million dollars.

According to the latest data, revenue from the export of fruits, berries and nuts increased by 50% and amounted to 143 million dollars. It was also possible to improve the value indicators of the export of jam, jelly and marmalade, canned fruit and berry products. This year, the export figures of all groups of sweets increased, in particular, 99 million dollars were collected for sugar confectionery.