November 14 2011, 14:59 Fruit-Inform

Citrus may grow in price in Ukraine

Turkish and Egyptian citrus producers expect to secure a good citrus crop this year. According to Fruit-Inform, citrus fruits will be lower in price year-on-year, but Ukrainian consumers may not feel it. Due to further growth of reference prices at Ukrainian customs, citrus prices may increase in the country too.

Such events do not make Ukrainian importers happy. The price growth means decrease in the citrus consumption, as, unfortunately, Ukrainians' purchasing power keeps on lowering. In connection with this, small importing companies have already said of their readiness to reduce imports.

We would remind you that the prospects of Ukraine's foreign trade will be actively discussed at the Eighth International Conference “Fruits & Vegetables of Ukraine – 2011. New Exporter”. This event will take place in conjunction with Fresh Produce Ukraine 2011 Fair, IEC, Kiev, Ukraine, November 30 – December 2, 2011.

In addition, the third conference day (December 2, 2011) will be fully dedicated to the Trade Forum with about 30 Ukrainian and Russian retail chains and traders (X5 Retail Group, Viktoriya, Tander, Auchan, Metro, ATB-Market, Kontinent, Karavan, Klass, Ukrainskiy Retail, Billa, Furshet, Velyka Kyshenya, Varus, Fozzy Group and many others).

To hold the Trade Forum in the most convenient way, the organizers will arrange the meetings according to the concerted schedule. The meetings schedule will be fully completed closer to the start of the conference. The format of meetings – 15-minute negotiations. Those participants, who have registered earlier than others, will be able to get more convenient schedule of meetings. Final list of retail chains and importers will be confirmed by November 15, 2011.

To register your participation in the conference and Trade Forum, please fill out an application form, which is available here.

Would you have any questions regarding participation in these events, please contact:

International Relations Department of Fruit-Inform: Mr. Ievgen Kuzin, tel.: +380 56 2320795 (ext. - 341), cell: +380 96 5836323, email: [email protected].