Information for fruit and vegetables business in CIS
Ukrainian grape production down in 2012
According to State Statistics Service of Ukraine, grape production in the country amounted to 456,000 tonnes in 2012, a decrease of 13% from the previous year's result of 522,000 tonnes.
Odessa region led in grape production with harvested volumes at 212,000 tonnes, 8% higher year-on-year.
Autonomous Republic of Crimea ranked second with the result of 94,000 tonnes, a decrease of 33% from 2011.
Kherson region was the third largest grape producer. Kherson farmers reduced grape production by 31% to 39,000 tonnes in 2012.
We would remind you that more information about current developments and future prospects in the Ukrainian and Russian fruit and vegetable markets is available for subscribers of Fruit-Inform Weekly service package.