Ukraine's Poultry Exports Hit Record High; Netherlands Leads as Top Buyer

Ukraine's poultry industry has achieved a record in exports, with May marking the best month in five years for shipments of poultry meat and products. According to the Ukrainian Poultry Association, the country exported 43,635 tons of poultry meat in May, a 7% increase compared to April.

The value of these exports saw an even more significant rise, increasing by 10.7% to $93.6 million. This growth is attributed to an increase in the average export price, which rose to $2.15 per kilogram, partly due to a shift in the product assortment being exported.

Over the first five months of the year, Ukraine exported a total of 207,100 tons of poultry meat, marking a 5.1% year-on-year increase. However, export revenues for this period saw a slight decrease of 4.3%, totaling $437.1 million. This dip in revenue despite increased volume is linked to a lower average price in the earlier months.

The Netherlands emerged as the top importer of Ukrainian poultry during the first five months, accounting for 17.9% of the total exports. Other major buyers include the United Kingdom (11.8%), Slovakia (10.2%), and the United Arab Emirates (6.9%). European Union countries collectively received 34.9% of Ukraine's poultry exports, totaling 69,700 tons. European customers paid a higher average price, contributing 44.8% of the total export value.