During two winter months Ukraine has exported 1.13 thousand tons of pork. It is reported by analytical department of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders according to the data of State Fiscal Service.
Export profit consist of $2.1 million.
Compare to 2016, the volume of external supplies of fresh, chilled and frozen pork increased by 56.7%. It means that in money terms the income doubled. The total import number is 0.45 thousand tones (-25% compared to the last year) costed $742 thousand. Ukrainian exporter have a «happy end» for their winter with a positive trade balance — $1.37 million.
«Georgia remains the main pork market for Ukraine» — mention analysts of AUPB. Ukraine exports 84.4 % of pork production to this country. In spite of this fact, Ukraine is interested in other markets. Recently, export to Kazakhstan (12.4%) and Turkey (1.9% for the same period) increased.
In January and February 2017 live pigs trade was lower but also positive. Georgia has got 363 tons of slaughter pigs, which price was $459 thousand. The total balance of foreign trade of live pigs was $313 thousand in 28th of February, and the volume of exported live pigs was higher in 3.5 times than last year.
Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders — is a non-profit, voluntary organization. Established in July 14-th, 2011. At present, AUPB unites 35 farms, breeding stock of which amounts to 35% of the national volume. The main objective of the Association is to protect rights and interests of pig enterprises, achieve international standards of production due to implementation of modern technologies.
