March 2 2012, 10:42 Fruit-Inform

Ukraine sets up a new record in citrus imports in 2011

According to Fruit-Inform, in 2011, Ukraine imported record-breaking volumes of oranges, mandarins and lemons. Ukrainian imports were 11% higher than in 2007 (the year of the previous record).

A recovery of orange imports should especially be mentioned, as they have been stably stagnating over the past 3 years. Last year, orange imports grew by 15%; however, they were still 8% lower than in 2007.

Mandarin imports have been stably growing with this category leading in Ukraine's total citrus imports. In 2011, mandarin imports increased again and were 26% higher than orange imports.

Lemon imports became 4% higher year-on-year in 2011, but were still 1% lower than in 2009.

Traditionally, Ukraine's main supplier of oranges in winter is Egypt with the share of 50-60% in Ukraine's total annual imports. South Africa leads in summer imports of oranges. Mandarins and lemons are imported mainly from Turkey.

Fruit-Inform would like to announce that Fresh Produce Ukraine 2012, Ukraine's only international fair specializing exclusively in fruits, vegetables and potatoes, will take place at IEC, Kiev, Ukraine, November 28-30, 2012.

The exhibition will be a perfect event for foreign companies to enter the Ukrainian fresh produce market, update their database of clients, present novelties in their products and, of course, expand the target audience of their consumers.

Would you have any questions regarding participating in Fresh Produce Ukraine 2012, please, contact Mr. Ievgen Kuzin, International Relations Manager of Fruit-Inform, by phone: +380 96 5836323, or via e-mail: [email protected].