In March, Ukraine increased its exports of cattle (cattle) and beef due to increased demand for red meat in the world on the eve of Easter and with the start of the barbecue season. This was reported by the Milk Producers Association, Ukrinform reports.According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, in March 2025, Ukraine exported about 2.5 thousand tons of cattle in live weight, which is 91% more than in February and 70% more than in March 2024. Cash proceeds from exported animals amounted to $ 4.97 million, which is 76% more than in February 2025 and 70% more than in March last year.
In March, Ukraine supplied cattle only to Lebanon. In January-March 2025, Ukraine exported 5.21 thousand tons of cattle live weight (+107%) for the amount of 10.52 million dollars (+139%).In March 2025, Ukrainian exporters supplied 21 tons of fresh or chilled beef to foreign markets, which is almost 20 tons more compared to February of this year. However, the physical volume of red meat exports decreased by 92% compared to March 2024. Export revenue for the delivered goods amounted to 137 thousand dollars, which is 129 thousand dollars more compared to February 2025. Compared to March 2024, export revenue decreased by 92%.In March, Ukraine supplied fresh and chilled beef mainly to Azerbaijan, Moldova and the Marshall Islands. In January-March 2025, Ukraine shipped 43 tons of chilled beef (-86%) to foreign markets for the amount of 247 thousand dollars (-87%).The physical volume of frozen beef exports from Ukraine in March 2025 amounted to 1.51 thousand tons, which is 14% more than in February of this year and 13% more than in March of last year. Cash revenue for the goods supplied amounted to almost 5.63 million dollars, which is 17% more than in February of 2025, but 4% less than in March of last year.In March, Ukraine supplied frozen beef mainly to China, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. In January-March 2025, Ukraine exported 4.24 thousand tons of frozen beef (+10%) for the amount of 15.75 million dollars (-6%).
Source: https://www.ukrinform.ua/rubric-economy/3984172-ukraina-zbilsila-eksport-vrh-u-berezni-na-foni-pidvisenna-cin-na-alovicinu.html
