
Ukraine Ranks Among the Top Three Sugar Suppliers to the EU

Top 10 Buyers of Ukrainian Organic Berries

Number of Geographical Indications in the EU Reaches 3,700

Ukraine will benefit from the earliest possible start of negotiations with the European Union in the agricultural sector.

Demand for organic gluten-free products, functional ingredients for the food industry, dairy products, and processed berries is growing across the European market.

Ukrainian organic raw materials for the baking industry have significant potential in the European market. However, products that are actively supplied in the B2B segment usually remain invisible to the end consumer in the EU.

Ukraine continues the systematic adaptation of its agricultural sector to European Union standards. Compliance with EU requirements is already opening new export markets for domestic products and strengthening the country’s position in the global agricultural market.

The European fruit and vegetable market remains one of the most demanding in the world. For Ukrainian companies seeking access to more complex sales channels, having only a competitive price is not enough.

Ukraine is moving to a more practical stage of EU accession negotiations, with clear priorities for 2026, deadlines for achieving key benchmarks, and the preparation of negotiating positions by sector.

The removal of trade barriers in the event of Ukraine’s accession to the European Union may affect food prices.

Ukraine is ready to discuss transitional periods for the gradual phase-out of EU agricultural subsidies in order to speed up the process of gaining EU membership.

Ukraine is ready to postpone access to some of the EU's benefits, in particular within the Common Agricultural Policy, to speed up the process of joining the bloc.

Ukrainian exports of poultry meat in March 2026 amounted to 43.47 thousand tons, which is 5.3% more than in February 2026 (41.08 thousand tons).

Ukraine can become a key supplier of soybeans to the European Union due to its large production volumes and readiness to comply with new requirements.

The agricultural systems of Ukraine and the European Union do not compete, but naturally complement each other.