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Ukrainian Products Become Popular Abroad

Ukrainian exports dropped further in 2016; however, the rate has slowed considerably. The commodity revenues decreased from USD 53.9 billion in 2014 to USD 36 billion in 2016, and service exports income dropped by 3 percent, to USD 6.97 billion.

Egypt Needs Ukrainian Metal Products

In early January 2017 the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Egypt gave an official notification to China, Turkey and Ukraine on anti-dumping investigation with respect to construction fittings imported from these countries. The investigation findings may be announced by the end of February.

EU Increases 2017 Grain Quotas for Ukraine

The European Union increased import quotas for Ukrainian grain in 2017 under the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA). Thus, wheat import quota increased to 960,000 tons (compared to 950,000 in 2016), barley quota reached 270,000 tons (compared to 250,000 tons), and corn import quota was raised to 450,000 tons (compared to 400,000 tons).

Ukrainian Confectionery Company Launches Exports to the EU and Gulf Countries

Mondelēz Ukraine (former Kraft Foods Ukraine),a major confectionary producer, began supplying its products to the European market.

Ukraine Depletes EU Export Quotas for Honey

As of January 11, Ukraine has already depleted its annual quota for tax-free export of honey to the EU countries in 2017, reported the Press Service of Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food citing the Deputy Minister Olha Trofimtseva,.

Saudi Arabia remains Ukraine’s Major Barley Consumer

As of the first half of 2016/17 marketing year, Ukraine surpassed previous year’s same period barley exports totaling 3.9 million tons by 9.5 percent, as stated by Yaroslav Levytsky, ProAgro’s Agricultural Markets analyst.

Ukraine May Expect Strong Investments in 2017

As declared by Yulia Kovaliv, Head of the National Investment Council Office, first strong investments, as well as renewal of investments in Ukraine, can be expected in 2017.

Ukraine New Top in Frozen Raspberry Export

Ukraine achieved record-high volumes of frozen raspberry export this season, reported Shuvar Company experts citing international trade data.

25 Countries Purchase Ukrainian Christmas Decorations

In the first 10 months of 2016, Ukraine has exported USD 4.5 million worth of Christmas-tree decorations to 25 countries said Nataliya Mykolska, the Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine, on her Facebook page. According to Mykolska, 90.6 percent of these decorations are made of glass; products made of other materials have a 9.4 percent share.