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Ukraine’s chicken meat production is expected to decline by over 8 percent in 2022. The industry is experiencing significant problems with inputs procurement, in-country, and export logistics, domestic consumer base decrease, and labor force shortages.

Both cattle and swine numbers are expected to decrease significantly in 2022, driven by the war-related economic downturn. Pork production is expected to show a decrease, while 2022 beef production is expected to show a short-term spike. Production of both proteins is expected to drop in 2023.

Post projects Ukraine’s walnut production decreasing to 95,500 metric tons (MT) for marketing year (MY) 2022/23 based on a combination of suboptimal weather conditions and some production areas in Russian occupied areas. Exports were slow for two consecutive marketing years (MY) in a row: MY2020/21 – because of quality issues and administrative barriers by Turkey; and MY2021/22 – due to constrained logistics stemming from Russia’s invasion.

In January 2016 Ukraine amended national legislation by easing the administrative procedures for importers and exporters of selected agricultural products.

In January 2016 Ukraine amended national legislation by easing domestic administrative procedures for seed registration and imports.

In January 2016 Ukraine amended national legislation by easing domestic administrative procedures for seed registration and imports.

Ukraine’s trade regime for agricultural and food products in 2016 is going to change significantly as the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA) allows for increased imports from the EU.

There have been significant changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations since the submission of the last report.