The attempt of a full -scale invasion of Russia could not seriously damage the Ukrainian poultry industry. On the contrary, this area has successfully recovered and moves confidently. Exports of Ukrainian chicken meat products and eggs also continues to grow, according to SEEDS data. This information was provided by Serhiy Karpenko, Executive Director of the Association "Union of Poultrymen of Ukraine" during the Ukrainian Livestock Summit.
"Currently, the number of poultry has only decreased by 10% compared to 2021. This indicates the restoration of this industry. Broilers' production is completely restored, even if the population and the number of consumers are reduced. The key factor here is our exports. We have the ability to increase production, and we have to increase production. More than 2021.
In his opinion, stable exports will be a key to pricing and profitability in the domestic market.
"So we will earn both in the domestic and foreign market. This concerns poultry. Currently, 40% of our products are exported, but we need to continue to increase this volume with regard to the restoration and growth of all producers. We now see the situation in which egg production has returned to the level of 2021. eggs, I think that 2023 will be the first year in my long career in the association, when the profitability will be the highest.
In his opinion, the reduction of production that took place last year has a positive effect on the prices of this year.
"I think that the key factor that will continue to influence the profitability of this business is export and processing. To date, we see that since 2003, production volumes have doubled, and exports have also increased significantly. Today, 80% of our products are gone to the European Union countries," Sergei Karpenko emphasizes.
In terms of export of eggs, approximately 60-70% of Ukrainian products are directed to the European Union.
