Meat
The last few years were difficult for the meat industry in Ukraine, since the closure of the Russian market for domestic livestock producers; wich has led to a significant reduction in exports and oversupply on the domestic market.
| Meat balance, thsd t | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019* |
| Production | 2132,83 | 2141,45 | 2140,5 | 2192,6 | 2263,5 |
| commercial farms |
1376 | 1404,1 | 1402,4 | 1448,2 | 1521,7 |
| households | 756,78 | 737,4 | 738,06 | 744,3 | 741,8 |
| Imports | 70,1 | 91,7 | 130,9 | 171,1 | 172 |
| Exports | 231,49 | 290,8 | 333,6 | 388,3 | 455,0 |
| Food consumption |
1879,3 | 1890,7 | 1918,5 | 1893,3 | 1940,2 |
| Losses | 44,1 | 44,7 | 45,8 | 47,3 | 48,7 |
As of September 2018, meat production increased to 1366.5 thousand tons compared to the same period last year (1357.4 thousand tons in 2017). This year there was an increase in meat production by agricultural enterprises, while households reduced their production. During this period the volume of import increased from 71.5 thousand tons in September 2017 to 112.3 thousand tons in the same period in 2018.
Beef
| Beef balance, thsd t | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019* |
| Production4,6 | 307,3 | 301,2 | 290,9 | 264,1 | 256,4 |
| commercial farms | 73,9 | 78,4 | 74 ,9 | 67,4 | 66,7 |
| households |
233,5 | 222,8 | 216 | 196,7 | 189,8 |
| Imports | 1,8 | 2,2 | 1,9 | 2,2 | 2,0 |
| Exports | 39,7 | 44,6 | 54,2 | 55 | 50 |
| Food consumption | 250,4 | 261,3 | 234 ,7 | 214,9 | 198,5 |
| Losses | 6,2 | 6,1 | 5,9 | 5,3 | 5,2 |
As of September 2018, beef production amounted to 129.6 thousand tons, which is 3.7% less than in the same period last year. Demand for products over the last 2 years has been decreasing due to the decrease in population due to the annexation of the Crimea and hostilities in the eastern part of the country. Also, the high cost of beef production and a low consumption culture have put pressure on production and as a result - at prices. At the same time, due to the threat of nodular dermatitis, the cattle population is cut out.
The level of beef profitability, %
Source: State Statistics Service of Ukraine
The price of beef remains relatively low, but grows each year under the influence of the increase in the cost price.
Procurement prices for beef on the bone, UAH/kg, with VAT
Source: State Statistics Service of Ukraine
Pork
| Pork balance, thsd t | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019* |
| Production | 646,6 | 639,8 | 630,7 | 638,5 | 644,2 |
| commercial farms | 332,8 | 332 | 311,9 | 299,4 | 309,3 |
| households | 313,8 | 307,9 | 318,8 | 339,1 | 334,9 |
| Imports | 5,5 | 4,4 | 8 ,3 | 35,9 | 35 |
| Exports | 28,7 | 3,7 | 6,2 | 2,5 | 5 |
| Food consumption | 592,1 | 623,5 | 615,2 | 644,6 | 675,3 |
| Losses | 13 | 12,9 | 12,8 | 13,5 | 13,6 |
Production of pork in recent years shows a tendency to decrease. This tendency is the result of the decline in production and deterioration of the epizootic situation in the country (AFS outbreaks). Also, in 2018 there is a significant increase in imports - 23.4 thsd USD, which is almost 3 times as much as imports for the entire 2017 year.
The level of pork profitability, %
Source: State Statistics Service of Ukraine
The cost of bacon breeds half-carcasses demonstrates the high level of volatility, which dealinf with a rising production costs, deterioration of the epizootic situation in the country and low level of exports.
Procurement prices for pork half-carcasses, UAH / kg, with VAT
Source: Price monitoring by UCAB
Poultry
| Poultry balance, thsd t | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019* |
| Production | 1143,7 | 1167 | 1184,7 | 1255,8 | 1328,7 |
| commercial farms | 967,7 | 992 | 1014,1 | 1079,9 | 1144,2 |
| households | 176 | 174 | 170,6 | 175,9 | 184,5 |
| Imports | 62,8 | 85 | 120,6 | 133 | 135 |
| Exports | 163 | 242 | 272,9 | 330,7 | 400 |
| Food consumption | 999 | 973 | 1020,5 | 1000,6 | 1033,1 |
| Losses | 24 | 25 | 26,1 | 27,8 | 29,3 |
Poultry meat is almost the only livestock industry that demonstrates development. Production of poultry from year to year increases, exports increases, the geography of export expands. Demand for product is higher due to the lower prices compared to pork and beef.
The level of poultry profitability, %
Source: State Statistics Service of Ukraine
The cost of chicken meat in recent years has almost doubled, resulting from an increase in production resources costs, increased demand and upward price trend in the related markets of meat products.
Procurement prices for poultry, UAH/kg, with VAT
Source: Price monitoring by UCAB
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