The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection continue to work together to create new opportunities for Ukrainian producers in foreign markets and open access for Ukrainian goods. Thanks to this teamwork, in 2024, Ukrainian exporters were able to open access to 16 new foreign markets.

The high results show, in particular, that the Ukrainian control system is recognized by our key trading partners – China, Canada, the United States, and EU member states. In total, over 30 relevant international assessments have been conducted over the past ten years.

“We understand that in times of full-scale war, it is critically important to support Ukraine’s economy, and in the face of challenges in the domestic market, exports are of particular importance. In fact, it is an opportunity to attract resources from outside the national economy and create opportunities for Ukrainian producers. Therefore, it is a strategic priority for us to help our companies enter new foreign markets. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection act as the key that opens the door to trade. We negotiate with governments and partners on permits, certificates, trade liberalization, and admission of Ukrainian products. Last year, thanks to this work, we managed to open 16 new markets, and we plan to achieve new results in 2025,” said Andriy Sybiga, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

“The common goal of the State Food and Consumer Service and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to increase the export potential of Ukraine and its producers. And the results of 2024 show that we have succeeded. For example, our honey can now be exported to China, and egg products to Canada,” said Serhiy Tkachuk, Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, ”We are currently working with more than 60 countries to enable Ukrainian producers to export their products of plant and animal origin.

In 2024, Ukrainian producers gained access to foreign markets for 16 product groups in 9 countries:

• poultry/feather/fish meal to the State of Israel;
• oils and fats for animal feeding to the State of Israel;
• honey to the People’s Republic of China;
• marine and river aquatic animals (fish, mollusks, crustaceans, needlefish, including those grown in farms) and products from them to the State of Kuwait;
• poultry meat and poultry products to the Kingdom of Bahrain;
• mechanically deboned poultry meat to Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• egg products to Canada;
• canned pet food to the Republic of Albania;
• chewing articles for pets to the Republic of Albania;
• ungulates registered for breeding and use purposes to the Republic of Moldova;
• semi-finished products of poultry meat to the Republic of Moldova;
• composite products to the Republic of Moldova;
• meat products intended for human consumption to the Republic of Moldova;
• veterinary health certificate for reptiles to the State of Israel;
• meat products intended for human consumption to the Republic of Albania;
• meat products to the Republic of North Macedonia.

Certificate forms are published on the official web portal of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in the section “International Cooperation” – “Veterinary and Safety” – “Certificates for Export from Ukraine”.

Today, the company continues to work with international partners to expand sales of various commodities, including poultry products, live cattle and small cattle, beef and pork, milk and dairy products, honey, apples, blueberries and cherries, peas and beans, onions, wheat flour, fish and fish products, and reproductive material.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection will continue to work together to open new markets for Ukrainian exports, providing support to producers and removing technical barriers to trade, as well as providing state guarantees for compliance with the requirements of partner countries.

As of today, Ukraine has the right to export products in 360 trade directions of agricultural products. Over the next five years, it is planned to intensify efforts to open new markets and increase the country’s export potential.

Source: https://mfa.gov.ua/