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Ukraine Eyes Africa for Ferrous Metals Exports

As competition on the world metal markets is rising and protectionism is increasing, geographical diversification of exports becomes particularly important for Ukrainian metal producers.

Ukraine Boosts Exports by 50% In January Percent

In January 2017, Ukraine increased its exports by 48.1 percent and reached USD 3.025 billion, as reported by State Statistics Service of Ukraine.

EBRD Intends to Invest € 1 Billion in Ukraine in 2017

Şevki Acuner, Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for Ukraine, hopes that the bank will expand its investments in projects in Ukraine up to EUR 1 billion this year.

EU and Several Asian Countries Put Imports of Ukrainian Poultry on Hold

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection reported on restrictions, imposed on export of Ukrainian poultry on grounds of documented cases of avian influenza in Ukraine. According to the agency, Iraq, China, Qatar, Yemen and Jordan temporarily ceased imports from the whole territory of Ukraine. At the same time, Hong Kong, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the EU countries imposed a partial import ban on the regions where disease cases were documented (i.e. Chernivtsi, Odesa and Kherson regions).

Another 5 Ukrainian Companies Qualify to Export to the EU

In 2017, another five Ukrainian food producers were qualified as exporters to the EU. In particular, the list includes one company selling dairy products, one producer of ready-to-consume foods of poultry meat, and three honey producers.

UAE, Liberia and Syria Remain Top Importers of Ukrainian Eggs

As reported by the State Fiscal Service (SFS), Ukraine exported 8,100 tons of shelled eggs in January-February 2017 worth USD 6.99 million. At the same time, import of the same product reached 402 tons worth USD 1.2 million. Thus, the positive surplus in foreign trade in eggs made up USD 5.8 million.

Ukraine May Become Global Sugar Exporter

Ukraine is very likely to become a major sugar exporter. As announced by Taras Kutovyi, the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Ukraine is to increase its sugar export up to 1 million tons as early as in 2017/18 MY.

Qatar Claims Interest to Invest in Ukrainian Ports

Ukraine looks forward to cooperating with Qatar in the field of port infrastructure development, as well as in establishing direct air communication between the states.

UAE To Become Ukraine’s Important Agrarian Partner

Ukraine can become one of UAE’s important agricultural products supplier, as stated by Ms. Olga Trofimtseva, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, after a meeting with Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment for the United Arab Emirates.