Poultry meat export shipments in Jan-Aug up 15%

Ukraine in January-September 2018 exported 243.72 thou. tons of poultry meat, which is 15% more than over the relevant period in 2017.

By the data of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine (SFSU), in monetary terms, poultry meat exports amounted to USD 381.12 million.

The key importers in the reporting period are as follows:

• the Netherlands — USD 81.73 million (25.54%);
• Slovakia — USD 47.53 million (12.47%);
• Iraq — USD 32.37 million.

Poultry meat exports are expected to reach 290 thou. tons in 2018.