Ukraine: Livestock and Products Annual
At 310,000 metric tons (MT), Ukraine’s beef production in 2016 is projected to be the lowest level since USDA started publishing official beef production estimates for Ukraine in 1988. Pork production in 2016 is projected to decrease slightly to 730,000 MT. African Swine Fever outbreaks in 2015 at sites including an industrial farm will continue to be a cause for concern in 2016. Exports of beef and pork in 2016 are projected to decrease to 12,000 MT and 8,000 MT, respectively. Imports of beef and pork in 2016 are projected to be minimal. Ukrainian exports of cattle for slaughter are projected to increase to 55,000 head in 2016; the highest level since 1996.