According to the State statistics service of Ukraine, exports of goods of agricultural sector in 2016 reached $15.2 billion, $4 billion more than in 2015, the Share of agricultural products in total exports of the country amounted to 42%.
The largest increase in exports was in supplies of fats and oils of animal or vegetable origin – 20% compared to the previous period. The absolute figure for this category was nearly $4 billion More in cash were exported plant products is more than $8 billion, including grain exports amounted to $6 billion.
In addition, in 2016, was delivered abroad prepared foods for $2.45 billion live animals and products of animal origin $ 0,78 billion.
During the same period, Ukraine imported agricultural products at $3.89 billion, which is greater 2015 $0,59 billion, In particular was imported:
– live animals and animal products at $0,62 billion;
products of plant origin of $1.3 billion;
fats and oils of animal or plant origin of $0.25 billion;
– prepared foods at $1.7 billion.
Thus, in 2016, generated a positive balance of foreign trade in goods of the agricultural sector to $ 11.4 billion.
