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Ukraine set a new record for the export of plums

Most Ukrainian plums bought in the EU.

In August 2017, Ukraine supplied to foreign markets, about 1 thousand tons of plums in the amount of approximately $625 thousand Thus, domestic gardeners broke a 10-year record.

Most Ukrainian plums bought in the EU. Thus for the first time in the history of independence, Russia was forced out of the list of key buyers. So, in August, more than 700 tons of our drain in the amount of $530 thousand were sent to Poland. Even 165 tons ($60 million) bought Belarus.

Over the last 10 years Ukraine exported only 400-500 tons. plum and imported 5-8 times more. As of 1 September 2017, Ukraine is a net exporter of plums. In January – September, the difference between the delivered overseas and imported plum was 430 tons.

Domestic drain is in steady demand both in fresh and for processing. While in Poland, a kilo of fresh plums offer 0,85-0,95 euros. Drain on processing charge of 0.58-0.70 Euro/kg. is Especially popular among Europeans class “Stanley” and “President”.

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