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Import of meat into Ukraine has dropped by 36 percent

According to the State Statistics Committee in H1 2010 import of meat into Ukraine has dropped by 36 percent compared to the same period in 2009 year.

Thus, during the first 6 months of 2010, import of meat and edible by-products fell by 35.7 percent, or by USD 105.1 million

At the same time, import of milk, dairy products and eggs has decreased by 26.6 percent, or by USD 18.7 million

According to data of industry associations, in 2009 Ukraine imported 398,300 MT of meat, including 16,500 MT of beef, 216,600 MT of pork, 165,200 MT of poultry. Market participants note that about 40 percent of imported poultry meat and pork and 90 percent of beef are low-quality products.

Source: biz.liga.net
Translated by: usapeec.kz

Date: 31 August 2010