Ukraine exported a record amount of sugar to the EU in May
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine set a record for sugar exports in May: 65% were exported to EU countries and 35% to other countries, which was the highest monthly export figure for the country.
65% of Ukrainian sugar was exported to EU countries in May, and 35% - to other countries. This is a record monthly export figure for Ukraine. This was reported in the National Association of sugar producers of Ukraine, writes UNN.
On May 30, the government imposed restrictions on the export of Ukrainian sugar to the EU, but we are glad that our producers have resumed routes not only to Europe, but also to the world market (to the Mediterranean and West Africa)
She noted that last season for sugar beet was not bad. In her opinion, sugar beet will remain in the top 3 crops in terms of profitability and can become a good alternative to cereals.
Recall
Last year, Ukraine exported 45,800 tons of honey and became the second non-EU honey exporter after China.
