Israel plans to monthly import 2,500 tons of beef from Ukraine

Israel plans to import Ukrainian beef in the long-term, starting with 2,500 tons of products every month.

This was stated by Deputy Agrarian Policy and Food Minister of Ukraine on European Integration Olha Trofimtseva, the Ministry’s press service reports.

"The export of Ukrainian beef will be in great demand from Israel. It is planned to supply at least 2,500 tons of beef every month, while Israeli companies are ready to help both with obtaining kosher certificates and addressing other veterinary issues," Olga Trofimtseva stressed.

In 2016, turnover of agricultural products between Israel and Ukraine amounted to $301.4 million, including $292.9 million in exports of Ukrainian products and $8.5 million in imports.

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