Ukraine proves being net exporter of foods

In keeping with the preliminary results of the 2009/2010 harvesting campaign, Ukraine grew about 44 million tons of grain crops, including 41.6 million tons of the key crops (wheat, corn and barley), the Agriculture resource reported.

According to the UN classification, the report says, this country is believed to be a net exporter of food, growing over a ton of grain and oil-bearing crops per capita.

In total, according to forecasts as of July 2009, this season Ukraine will harvest about 53.3 million tons of grain and oil-bearing crops, or 1.15 tons per capita.

Following the July correction of forecasts, experts increased the expected production of barley by 30.9%, wheat by 5.4%, corn by 9.7%, and rape by 5.5%.

In the 2009/2010 marketing year, Ukraine is likely to preserve her leading positions by the export of main grain crops, and confirm the leading position by the export of sunflower oil.

Particularly, by the export of barley Ukraine must take the lead with its 45% of the world's sale volume, as well as rank fourth with 4.9% of corn sales, and sixth with 6.56% of wheat sales.

UKRINFORM