The volume of organic exports from Ukraine to Europe amounting to 93%, and to 84% to the EU makes Ukraine an important and stable player for the European Union as of 2024. The Netherlands, Germany and Austria are top three importing countries.
For example, key trends, practical cases, and tools for the development of organic exports from Ukraine were presented last week at the International Conference “Organic Export Vision: Ukraine 2026”. Ukrainian organic exporters, international importers and partners visited the conference. Its program included analytical data on Ukraine’s organic exports, practical experience of Ukrainian exporters, perspectives of international buyers working with Ukrainian organic products, and presentations of export support instruments and announcements of plans for 2026.
During the first section, Serhii Halashevskyi, Director of the certification body Organic Standard, presented the results of a study on organic exports from Ukraine, which formed the basis for further discussions on market trends, export structure, and development prospects.
The study shows that 436 organic companies certified according to international standards operated in Ukraine in 2024. Also, land under organic production occupied the total area of approximately 350 thousand hectares. Consequently, the total value of organic exports attained USD 141 million, while export volumes reached 243 thousand tons. Finally, 30-35 countries around the world are steadily importing Ukrainian products.
Nevertheless, the number of importers is approximately 250 companies. Closeness and convenience make Europe the main buyer of organic products from Ukraine. Supplies to distant markets in Africa, Asia and Australia may be occasional. Meanwhile, the volume of organic products going to the Middle East, the Emirates, and Saudi Arabia is gradually increasing.
Geographically, Europe imports 93% of goods (EU countries – 84%). North America imports 6% of goods.
The Netherlands stand out as the largest importer, with the volume of purchases of almost 50% of all Ukrainian exports. Grains (corn, wheat) and soybeans are the main import items, as well as sunflower products, millet, berries, honey, and medicinal raw materials.
For example, frozen raspberries were in high demand in 2024. Other organic products that Ukraine exported worldwide were soybeans, corn, wheat, sunflower meal, frozen blueberries, rapeseed, sunflower oil, flax seeds, unrefined sunflower oil and millet.
They estimate the total volume of Ukrainian market of organic products at $30 million, with the share of imports of one third. 24 countries supply 268 items of goods.
The first place among purchases belongs to organic wine. Plant-based milk is in second place, and baby food is in the third.
The country also imports soft drinks, juices, pasta, yogurts, puddings and desserts, sweets, vegetable oils, sauces and spices.
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