Ukraine
Ukraine is an important and growing market
for U.S. agricultural products, totaling $228
million in 2007. Products that represent the
strongest import growth potential for U.S. exporters
include poultry meat, seafood, beef and pork offals
for further processing, and almonds for the
confectionary industry. Ukraine’s accession to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) in May 2007 will
further facilitate future trade growth. Trade in
red meat was opened to the U.S. in the middle of
2008. Changes in Ukrainian consumer buying
habits are leading to greater demand for value
added, top quality food products by middle class
consumers, approximately 12-15 percent of the
population. In addition, investment growth in the
food processing industry has increased demand for
additives and other ingredients not produced in
Ukraine. There is also growth for U.S. food
ingredients suppliers to international restaurant
chains.
Population: 46 million (July 2008
est.)
GDP: $7,800 (2008 est.)
Agriculture:
9.3 percent of GDP, 19 percent of labor force
Agriculture Production:
grains,
sugar beets, sunflower seeds, vegetables, beef, milk
Major Agricultural Exports:
dairy
products, snack foods, tree nuts
Major U.S. Agricultural Imports: Dairy
Products, sugars, sweeteners, & beverage bases,
fresh foods
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