Ukraine gains access to 14 new food export markets since January – Tkachuk

This was stated by Serhii Tkachuk, Head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, in an interview with Ukrinform.

“The war has paradoxically become a driver. Since the beginning of the year, by March 2026, 14 new export markets had opened for Ukrainian food products. Since 2022, a total of 89 new markets have been added. We stepped up our efforts, and partners supporting Ukraine began opening their markets more quickly. The geography has also shifted: more Asia, more Africa, diversification instead of dependence on individual markets,” Tkachuk said.

According to him, Ukraine’s key food exports include poultry meat, eggs and egg products, as well as honey, grains, sugar, and other goods.

“In addition, this is about promoting Ukrainian products through the ‘Made in Ukraine’ program. The government, at the initiative of the President, supports producers under this program by reimbursing part of the costs through cashback. Our goal, together with all relevant ministries, is to ensure that products made in Ukraine are recognized worldwide and confirm the highest quality,” he noted.

Tkachuk emphasized that the opening of export markets for Ukrainian food products essentially reflects international recognition of the country’s control system, which is overseen by the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

“Despite the challenges of war, our control system continues to function. We confirm, ensure, and guarantee that products supplied to these countries under newly opened markets will meet the highest quality standards,” he concluded.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, in April last year the first trial shipment of Ukrainian apples arrived in India, where local experts praised the products for meeting established standards.

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