Ukraine has increased exports of fruits by 38%.
On October 1 this year has put our country on foreign markets 98 ths.tons of fruits.
Ukraine in January-September 2016 increased the supply of fruit on foreign markets by 38% over the same period last year – up to 98 ths. Tons, according to the analytical materials association “Ukrsadprom.” “According to official statistics, as of 1 October this year has put our country on foreign markets 98 ths. Tons of fruit, 38% more than the same period last year”, – said in a statement. In the association said that most Ukraine exported processed vegetables (raw, cooked or frozen), whose shipments during the reporting period amounted to about 31 thousand. Tonnes. Exports of melons and watermelons in 9 months of 2016 amounted to 21 thousand tons. Walnuts – 26 ths. tons of apples – 10 ths. tons.
According to the report, the total revenue from product supply group “Edible fruits and nuts” was 104 million dollars USA. In this case the lion’s share of income received from Ukrainian exporters of walnuts (48 million dollars USA) and processed fruits and berries (39 million dollars USA). Separately, the association noted the export of apples, which amounts to 9 months of this year is twice the figure for all of 2015. “As a key domestic product horticultural industry – apples, their export in volume and value terms are twice the volume for all of last year. In addition, the harvest is still ongoing, so expect a further increase in exports by the end of the year “- said in a statement. According to the Association, the export price Ukrainian apples this year continues to stay at a stable level and is 210 dollars. per ton. The main importers of Ukrainian apples are Belarus, Georgia and Libya.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ukraine in 2016 will be fully equipped with basic types of fruits and vegetables due to the crop in the previous year. Estimated total production of fruits and berries in all categories of farms in Ukraine in 2016 will be about 2.2 million tons, including pome – 1.45 million tons, of which 1.21 million tons of apples, 0,18 million tons of pears and 0,060 quince. According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the total yield of fruits and berries last year compared to 2014 grew by 7.2% and amounted to 2.14 million tons. Grapes harvested 376.1 thousand. Tons, which is 13.7% less than in 2014.
