Ukraine: pork consumption fell down by 22% in two years

In recent years pork consumption in Ukraine has decreased by 22%. The head of Association of Pig Breeders of Ukraine Artur Loza informed about this during the press-conference «Is there collapse at the pork market? What provokes the price decrease and what impact will it have on pork production in 2016?» in UNIAN.

The expert reminded that the highest pork consumption was recorded in 2013 — 990 000 tons. In 2014 this figure lost ground by 12%, and in 2015 — by 10%.

«In the last two years the pork consumption fell down by 22% to 775 000 tons. The key reason is the letdown of domestic demand on this kind of meat as well as the closing of Russian market,» — mentioned the head of Association.

According to Mr. Loza the market situation had leveled thanks to record export volumes.

«For the first time in the contemporary history, Ukrainian pig breeding branch has exported almost 37 000 tons. These are official figures. Surely the main receiver of our pork was Russia. About 96% of production was sent there. Quiet small amounts fell to the neighboring countries — Armenia, Georgia and Moldova. As a result of this, the branch managed to „stay afloat“,» — noticed the expert.

Association of Pig Producers of Ukraine is unprofitable, voluntary organization. The creation date is July 14, 2011. Now APPU joins 35 households, the sow herds of which compose 35% of nationwide capacities. The main objective of Association is to protect corporate rights and interests in the field of pigbreeding, to attain the worldwide standards of manufacturing owing to implementation of modern technologies.