Difficult season for Ukrainian AJC manufacturers
The season 2013/14 remains difficult for Ukrainian manufacturers of apple juice concentrate (AJC). The majority of processors face problems with sales of end products due to their abundant supply both in the domestic market and externally.
Only large processing factories with regular sales channels report of regular shipments. Other processors ship their products only in limited contracted volumes.
The price situation is stable: clarified AJC is sold at 1.10-1.30 euro/kg, while unclarified AJC is offered at 0.70-0.95 euro/kg. Maximum prices are quoted for contracted volumes of produce.