Ukrainian pork producers increased pork exports in June by 1.5 times compared to May, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, while imports continue to decline, the Pig Producers of Ukraine association reported, citing data from the State Customs Service.
According to the report, the volume of pork imports (UKT ZED 0203) in June amounted to 195 tons, and the average customs value of an imported kilogram was $2.27, which is $0.3 less than in May.
“Pork exports in June were 1.5 times higher: almost 296 tons of pork were exported out of the country during the month, with a total value of about $700. In general, 2024 was a very atypical year for foreign trade in pork, because the gap between the volume of pork imports from abroad and exports of Ukrainian pork is not so significant,” analysts said.
Thus, the total imports in January-June amounted to 1.63 thousand tons, which is 3.5 times less than the volume imported in the first half of 2023, and exports for this period are only a quarter less – 1.2 thousand tons, which exceeds last year’s volumes of shipments to foreign markets, the report says.
In their opinion, the decline in prices in the domestic market observed in the first half of the year is quite natural: a lower domestic price creates a barrier to entry for imported pork and at the same time helps to improve the competitive position of products in foreign markets.
At the same time, despite the divergence of export and import volumes, there is a certain parallel, as the geography in both cases is limited.
“All the pork imported in June came from Canada, while Ukrainian pork was sent to the UAE market. In the first half of 2024, revenues from Canada accounted for 66% of imported pork, and 9 out of 10 kg of pork exported outside the country entered the market of the United Arab Emirates,” the industry association stated.
In June 2024, registrations of electric vehicles (new and used) in Ukraine increased by 35% compared to the same month in 2023, to about 4.2 thousand units, Ukravtoprom reported on its Telegram channel.
Compared to May of this year, demand for them increased slightly.
In particular, the share of new electric cars in total registrations in June, as in the previous year, amounted to 19%, having increased by 3 percentage points by May 2024.
The bulk of the registered electric cars were passenger cars – 4,079 thousand units (784 new units, 3,295 thousand units used), and only eight of 119 commercial vehicles were new.
The top five new electric cars in May were Honda M-NV – 140 units, Nissan Ariya – 91 units, MG 4 – 71 units, Volkswagen iD.4 – 71 units, BYD Song Plus – 62 units.
The top 5 newly registered used cars include Tesla Model 3 – 419 units, Nissan Leaf – 410 units, Tesla Model Y – 367 units, Volkswagen e-Golf – 208 units, and TESLA Model S – 196 units.
According to the Association, in the first half of the year, more than 24.4 thousand units of vehicles with battery power sources were registered for the first time in Ukraine (almost twice as many as in the same period in 2023), of which 20% were new (22% a year earlier) and 80 were used.
As reported, in 2023, according to Ukravtoprom, registrations of electric cars in Ukraine increased 2.8 times to 37.6 thousand, with new cars accounting for 20% compared to 17% a year earlier.
Centravis Production Ukraine, a part of Centravis Ltd.
“This month marks a turning point for Centravis: we are introducing our latest innovation – the launch of Balev 304L® and Balev 316L®. These innovative steel grades are designed specifically for high-pressure environments and mark a step forward in our product offering,” said Artem Atanasov, Centravis’ Sales Director, in a letter to customers.
According to him, thanks to the patented heat treatment technology, Balev 304L® and Balev 316L® provide superior strength and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for critical applications in aerospace hydraulic systems, automotive fuel injection and other demanding industrial environments.
These materials are designed to outperform traditional duplex stainless steel, ensuring optimum performance even in the most demanding environments, Atanasov said.
“I would also like to report on the stability of Centravis’ operations. The power and water supply remain stable, which ensures the smooth operation of our company,” emphasized the Sales Director.
“Founded in 2000, Centravis is one of the ten largest producers of seamless stainless steel pipes in the world. Its main production facilities are located in Nikopol (Dnipropetrovska oblast). In 2023, the company opened a branch in Uzhhorod.
Centravis Holding Ltd. was established on the basis of Nikopol Stainless Pipe Plant CJSC, service and trading companies of Production and Commercial Enterprise YUVIS LLC. Its shareholders are members of the Atanasov family. Centravis Ltd. owns 100% of the shares in Centravis Production Ukraine.
The Netherlands will allocate EUR 2 million through the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) to expand Ukraine’s capacity in the field of forensic research and will also provide a mobile laboratory for forensic medical examination, said the newly appointed Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp.
At a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Kyiv, the Dutch Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of justice and the responsibility of the Russian Federation for serious crimes against the Ukrainian people.
“Crimes against Ukraine must be brought to justice, and deported children must be returned to their families. That is why I am pleased to announce that the Netherlands will provide 2 million euros to enhance Ukraine’s capacity in forensic research, data collection and analysis through the International Commission on Missing Persons,” Veldkamp said.
In addition, the Netherlands will provide Ukraine with a mobile forensic laboratory to help with activities near the front line. “This will help to restore justice for the many dead Ukrainians whose bodies are being returned from the front. It will also facilitate the investigation of cases of missing persons and help collective efforts to return deported children from Russia and reunite them with their families,” the head of diplomacy noted.
He also announced the decision to support the activities of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine for fact-finding over the next two years for a total of EUR 8 million. “The mission’s mandate is to report objectively on the situation throughout Ukraine, to provide indisputable facts that serve as a basis for international discussions on Ukraine, as well as for alternative legal analysis of many crimes, which can then be used by justice mechanisms,” the minister explained.
Veldkamp emphasized that justice is needed “for the sake of thousands of killed and wounded, for millions of displaced persons, for innocent children who were deported to Russia and whose fate is unknown.”
The Minister assured that the Netherlands will continue to support the work of the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office, the International Criminal Court, the International Center for the Prosecution of Crimes of Aggression and the Register of Damages for Ukraine.
Separately, the Foreign Minister emphasized the Netherlands’ support for Ukraine’s accession to the EU, stressing the importance of reforms and readiness to share the necessary experience.
“Of course, the path to EU membership is a marathon in itself. Reforms are needed. Good governance, transparency, and the rule of law are of paramount importance. And yes, the Copenhagen criteria must be fulfilled. The rules are strict. But there is no rule that says you have to go it alone. We will share our experience as an EU member state,” Veldkamp said.
The Kyiv Employment Service has released data on the highest salaries offered by employers in Kyiv. Although the average salary level in vacancies is about 15 thousand hryvnias, some employers are willing to pay much more for highly qualified specialists.
Here are the top 10 best-paid vacancies in the capital:
1. Inspector and special police officer – UAH 125-126 thousand
2. Software engineer – 110 thousand UAH
3. Software engineer – 90 thousand UAH
4. Professional in the organization of information security – 69 thousand UAH
5. Sales manager – 67 thousand UAH
6. Journalist – 54 thousand UAH
7. Combat medic – 51 thousand UAH
8. Editor – 50 thousand UAH
9. Psychologist – 47 thousand UAH
10. Public procurement specialist – 45 thousand UAH
It is interesting that the IT sector, which until recently was the leader in terms of salaries, has now lost ground to the security sector. Employers are ready to pay competitive salaries and create modern working conditions, but expect a high level of professional training of candidates.
Despite the fact that many employers have lowered their requirements for candidates due to labor shortages, this is not the case for highly paid positions. To succeed in your career and earn a high salary, you need to constantly develop your knowledge and skills.
The Capital Employment Service offers effective programs and services to increase the competitiveness of job seekers. An individual approach and consideration of the needs and competencies of each person help to find a prestigious and well-paid job.
