Ukraine was also to reduce the burden on the borders of neighboring countries and return to its historical logistics routes in 2024, again exporting 88% of all agricultural goods through Ukrainian ports, Agrarian Policy and Food Minister Vitaly Koval said at a meeting of the Council on Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRIFISH) in Brussels.
“It is important for us to secure an extension of preferences for trade in agricultural products beyond June 2025 for the period until the end of the crisis and transitional period after it. I have asked by counterparts to support us on this issue,” Ukrainian media outlets quoted Koval as saying on social media.
Ukraine is a large market for European goods used in agricultural production, Koval told EU agriculture ministers. For instance, imports account for 61%, or $10 billion, in Ukraine’s entire agricultural sector. These are seeds, plant protection products, equipment, and fertilizers. The imports of finished European products to the Ukrainian market amounted to $6.95 billion.
Ukrainian and European farmers do not have the same competitive edge, Koval said, adding that Ukraine is a partner for Europeans rather than a rival.
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