Ukraine increased pork imports by 45%
During the year, pork imports to Ukraine increased by 45%. This is evidenced by data from the State Customs Service,
Ukraine , Ukraingate , 11 , January , 2022 | Economy
Thus, in 2021 Ukraine imported 40.6 thousand tons of pork, while in 2020 – 22.3 thousand tons. In monetary terms, pork imports for the year increased by 36.1% to $ 74.1 million.
In 2021, pork was imported mainly from Denmark, Poland and the Netherlands.
Exports of Ukrainian pork in 2021 amounted to 3.8 thousand tons.
By the way
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine recommends limiting the consumption of red meat to 500 grams per week.
The World Health Organization, meanwhile, reports data linking red meat consumption to the development of colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer. In many countries around the world, health authorities recommend limiting the consumption of meat products and red meat, as they are associated with an increased risk of death from heart disease, diabetes and other diseases.
Red meat is all types of meat (muscle tissue) of mammals, including beef, veal, pork, lamb, lamb, horse and goat.
Source: Ukrgate
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