The impact of the EU's removal of customs duties will be felt with the start of the new honey…

The impact of the EU's removal of customs duties will be felt with the start of the new honey season, expected in July and August 2022, when honey will be abundant in the market and exporters will resume operations. AgroPortal.ua consulted independent expert Anna Burka on this matter.

Burka noted that Ukraine is a net exporter of honey, primarily targeting Europe and the USA. EU countries are the largest honey importers globally, importing around 173,000 tons annually (excluding intra-EU trade). In 2021, Ukraine ranked first in honey supplies to the EU for the second time, exporting approximately 53,800 tons, which accounted for 31% of Europe's total honey imports. Key competitors in this market include China, Argentina, and Mexico.