Ukraine has increased its exports of chilled beef by a factor of 33

This was reported by the Milk Producers Association. 

Revenue from exported livestock totaled $3.68 million, which is 29% less than in May 2026 and 33% less than in June 2025.

«From January to June 2026, Ukraine exported 10.84 thousand metric tons (+11.5%) of cattle worth $24.63 million (+15%),» the association states.

In June, exporters shipped 445 metric tons of fresh or chilled beef to foreign markets, which is 2% more than in May and significantly more than in June 2025. Export revenue for the goods shipped totaled $3.67 million, which is 7% more than in May but significantly more than in June 2025.

“From January to June 2026, Ukraine exported 2,220 metric tons of fresh beef worth $17.66 million. Ukraine increased the physical volume of fresh beef exports by nearly 33 times, and export revenue — by nearly 41 times compared to the same period last year,” experts note.

The volume of frozen beef exports from Ukraine in June 2026 totaled 1.71 thousand metric tons, which is 6% less than in May 2026, but 6% more than in June 2025. Revenue from the goods shipped totaled nearly $7.75 million, which is 4% less than in May 2026, but 47% less than in June 2025.

«From January to June 2026, Ukraine exported 9.23 thousand metric tons (-4%) of frozen beef worth $41.78 million (+11%),» — the association added. 

At the same time, in June 2026, Ukraine reduced its imports of cattle to 28 metric tons compared to May. Imports of chilled beef totaled 13 metric tons and remained unchanged over the past month. Imports of frozen beef decreased to 115 metric tons (-14%) compared to the previous month. Compared to June 2025, the volume of live cattle imports decreased by 89%, chilled beef imports by 11%, and frozen beef imports by 23%.

«The foreign trade balance in June 2026 was positive and amounted to $13.42 million,» the association concluded.