Pork, beef and chicken producers are the main stakeholders in Ukraine’s meat sector. The sector is growing, and manufacturers are increasing their exports and breaking into new markets. Innovative methods and new technologies are being introduced at most production facilities.
The Ukrainian meat processing industry is developing rapidly. Producers are introducing new technologies and striving to adapt their production facilities to meet global market demand. Some manufacturers are adopting vertically integrated business models.
Ukraine’s meat sector covers the full cycle of meat production, allowing producers to reduce costs.
Ukrainian meat producers have built up considerable export experience. Manufacturers supply their products to distributors, other production facilities, the HoReCa sector (food service and hotels) and retail segments in Ukraine and other countries.
Stakeholders
The Ukrainian Food Association (U-Food) is a non-governmental institution that represents 83 food and drink producers. As part of its activities, the U-Food Association provides its members with analytical information and advises on foreign trade conditions and opportunities. U-Food set up the Ukrainian Food Platform and organises the Ukrainian Food Expo.
The Association of Pig Producers of Ukraine represents and protects the rights and interests of its members in the pig farming sector. It promotes the development and application of new technologies for the most efficient use of production capacity and works to expand markets and in particular to protect the domestic market.
The Meat Industry Association of Ukraine represents and protects the common interests of its members. It promotes the development of meat and meat-related markets through measures designed to make domestic produce more competitive, improve product quality, expand markets and protect the local market.