Sugar export reached almost 35 thousand tonnes in February
In February of the current marketing year, Ukrainian producers exported 34,3 thousand tonnes of sugar — 16% less than in the previous month.
«The main deliveries were carried out to Azerbaijan — 25% and Great Britain — 18%. In addition, Kyrgyzstan and Israel imported 13% of the total volume in a month», — commented the deputy chairman of «Ukrsugar» Association Ruslana Butylo.
In total, during the period from September to February 2018/2019 MY, 274,4 thousand tonnes of sugar were exported — 6% less than in the previous season.
Recall that in 2018/2019 MY sugar production decreased by 15% — to 1,82 million tonnes. 42 sugar refineries worked in the season. According to the forecasts of «Ukrsugar», the sugar beet harvested area will consist 220-230 thousand hectares.