Ukraine is increasing the volume of exports of dairy products, in particular to European Union countries, which was discussed by Olena Dadus, head of the Department of Breeding and Breeding, Department of Agricultural Development, Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, during the Milk Forum 2024 conference.
According to her, over 90 percent milk sent for processing is produced by agricultural enterprises. At the same time, the quality of "extra" class milk has also increased and it accounts for over 40%. processed milk.
This was influenced by the fact that there were opportunities to increase exports of dairy products, in particular to European Union countries. Ukrainian enterprises – exporters must meet quality criteria for finished products and raw materials. Therefore, the issue of adapting Ukrainian legislation in the dairy industry to EU requirements is urgent, Dadus said.
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The share of Ukrainian products on the EU market is increasing
Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has exported 30 percent. total volume of dairy products to EU countries.
Exports of Ukrainian dairy products increased by 18 percent in April. — up to 1,042,000 tons of dairy products worth $21 million. The dairy plant in Pervomaysky received permission to export products to EU countries (Euronumber) and already supplies goods to many European countries.
Therefore, there is another sector on the horizon that may disrupt the economic situation, just as we have seen in recent months on the cereal market and, later, on the poultry market.
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