After the European Union lifted the “trade visa-free” regime on June 6, Ukraine has returned to pre-war trading conditions with the EU. In this regard, Ukrainian agricultural producers are actively seeking new opportunities in global markets.
This is reported by Business • Media
Expanding the Geography of Ukrainian Agricultural Exports
Head of the State Consumer Service, Serhiy Tkachuk, reported that negotiations are currently underway with 80 countries to open their markets for domestic agricultural products.
“Today we are negotiating with 80 countries about opening markets for Ukrainian products,” he stated.
By 2025, Ukraine has already opened nine new markets. In particular, Canada has allowed the import of eggs and apples, Oman – poultry meat, Albania – eggs, and China – peas. New opportunities have also been opened for composite products in Georgia, processed food in Kuwait, as well as dairy and egg products in Malaysia.
Future Plans and Priority Directions
According to Serhiy Tkachuk, by the end of 2025, Ukraine plans to open at least 15 new markets for its agricultural products. Among the priority directions are countries in Africa, the Persian Gulf, as well as expanding presence in the EU (particularly regarding the export of meat and hatching eggs). Additionally, negotiations are ongoing with the USA for the export of eggs for industrial processing, and with India and Indonesia regarding dairy products. China also remains an important partner for supplying poultry meat and flour. The export of pet food and wheat is being considered separately.