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The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country is gradually adjusting its domestic policies to align with the European Union’s regulations. Agricultural biotechnology is a disputed item in Ukraine. Currently, no GE events are officially approved for agricultural and food production.

This report contains Post’s production estimates for marketing year (MY) 2022/23, as well as final export numbers for MY2021/22. Production is down sharply as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the impact on agriculture. Domestic consumption for all grains (both feed and food) went down as a combination of migration out of the country, decreased disposable incomes, and destroyed animal production facilities in the areas of military activity.

Ukraine sets rules for operation of private phytosanitary laboratories for exporters and risk-oriented analysis for imported products of plant origin.

Hemp is a traditional crop cultivated in Ukraine grown both for seed and fiber.

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

There were no new bilateral certificates negotiated in 2019.

Ukraine is a lower-middle income country in Eastern Europe. Its economy is rebounding after the political and economic turmoil of recent years.

This report contains finalized production forecasts for marketing year (MY) 2019/20 as well as final trade estimates for MY2018/19.

The European Union (EU) introduced a country-wide import ban for Ukrainian poultry and raw poultry products.

A new Ukrainian law governing the labeling of food products, including imported foods, went into effect in August of 2019.