Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration informed «Ukrinform» about this.

«In the current production season, 442,000 tonnes of sugar were produced in Vinnytsia region or 23% more than last year, when 360,000 tonnes of sugar were produced in the region. The volumes of sugar production are the highest in the last 5 years»,— the RMA reported.

The department noted that in 2023-2024 production season, the sugar factories significantly increased the volumes of raw material processing and sugar production. Thus, they processed more than 3.1 million tonnes of sugar beets or 28% more than on the corresponding date last year.

As of January 12, 2024, all five sugar factories completed the production season.

As reported, 22% of Ukraine's sugar beet area is concentrated in Vinnytsia region. In 2023, the sugar beet area in the region increased by 6,000 hectares compared to the previous year.