Ukrainian egg producers exported 2.05 billion eggs in 2025, which is 65.5% more than a year earlier, while cash proceeds increased 2.8 times to $201.9 million, according to the Ukrainian Poultry Association (UPA).
The industry association noted that the most active buyers of Ukrainian eggs in 2025 were Spain (16.4%), the United Kingdom (11.9%), the Czech Republic (10.3%), Poland (10.0%), Croatia (8.7%), and Israel (7.8%).
Exports of egg products in 2025 amounted to 8.2 thousand tons and brought Ukraine $47.8 million, which is 2.6% and 40.3% more than in the previous year, respectively. The largest importers of this product were Latvia (24%), Italy (23.8%), Poland (17.2%), and Denmark (12.6%).
“Ukraine was able to strengthen its trade presence in the European market for eggs and egg products, with the share of EU countries reaching 73.4% and 92.6% of total exports of these goods in 2025. A significant reduction in egg production in EU countries due to the difficult epizootic situation over the past year and the need for a long recovery period led to price increases in the European market and contributed to increased demand for Ukrainian products,” the APU explained.
According to the association, the Ukrainian egg production sector is gradually recovering after a significant reduction in livestock and loss of production capacity in eastern and southern Ukraine at the beginning of the war.
“Due to the significant reduction in population and its low purchasing power, exports play a decisive role in balancing the domestic market and ensuring the country’s food security,” the business association emphasized, recalling that Ukrainian poultry producers are currently operating in extremely difficult conditions of martial law caused by security risks, the energy crisis (power outages), the disruption of logistics chains, and a sharp increase in production costs.
Competitive commissions for selecting candidates for managerial and administrative positions determine whether professional and responsible institutions will operate in Ukraine, according to Oleksiy Shevchuk, a lawyer and member of the Competitive Commission for Selecting SAP Management.
“Competitive commissions are not just for show. They are a mechanism that determines whether the country will have professional and responsible institutions or continue to live in a state of ‘perpetual restart’ without results,” he said in an interview with the Judicial and Legal Newspaper.
Shevchuk noted that “today it is critically important that competition commissions start working on the High Qualification Commission of Judges, administrative positions in the SAPO, and other key sectors.”
“Without this, we are effectively agreeing to block the state machinery.
Professional communities must not only delegate candidates, but also publicly demand compliance with procedures, deadlines, and transparency. If we have already submitted candidates and done our part, we have the right to ask direct questions to those who are delaying or blocking the next step,” he said.
The European Commission expects wine consumption in Europe to decline by 0.9% annually over the next nine years, according to a report by the EC cited by the newspaper Le Figaro. According to the document, by 2035, wine consumption by European citizens over the age of 16 will decline from 21.2 liters per capita per year to 19.3 liters.
According to the International Organization of Vine and Wine, the main consumer of wine in Europe is France, followed by Italy, Germany, and Spain. According to a 2023 study by the Vin et Societe association, wine consumption in France has already declined significantly: while in the 1960s the figure was 127 liters per capita per year, the latest data shows that per capita consumption in France is now 40 liters per year.
The EC explains this trend by the fact that “consumers are concerned about their health, and also because national policy calls for moderate alcohol consumption.” In addition, the decline in consumption may be due to “changes in consumer habits and preferences.” Also, preference is often given to quality rather than quantity.
Ukraine has opened three new markets for cattle exports to Algeria, according to a press release from the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection. According to the report, the State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ukrainian diplomatic institutions, and relevant ministries, have agreed on three forms of veterinary documents with the veterinary service of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. These include, in particular, a veterinary health certificate form for the export of meat and breeding cattle, as well as cattle for fattening.
“The opening of three new export destinations for cattle to Algeria is an important result of the systematic work of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection. In total, five new markets for Ukrainian animal products have been opened since the beginning of the year, which creates additional opportunities for domestic producers and contributes to strengthening Ukraine’s position in the international trade arena,” emphasized Sergey Tkachuk, head of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
The agency emphasized that the opening of these export markets is an important step in deepening trade and economic cooperation between Ukraine and Algeria and confirms the compliance of Ukrainian products with the veterinary requirements of the importing country.
The agreed forms of veterinary certificates have already been published on the official web portal of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection in the section “International Cooperation” – “Veterinary and Safety” – “Certificates for export from Ukraine” at https://dpss.gov.ua/mizhnarodne-spivrobitnictv/veterinariya-ta-bezpechnist/sertifikati-na-eksport-z-ukrayini.
According to Serbian Economist, the authorities in Subotica have issued a permit for preparatory work prior to the construction of a mega-factory for the production of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries.
The investor in the project is ElevenEs d.o.o. Subotica. The permit obtained relates specifically to site preparation—soil preparation, demolition of existing structures, and creation of ancillary infrastructure. A separate permit will be required for the construction of the production and auxiliary facilities themselves.
According to published data, the complex is planned on cadastral plot 36916/1 (Donji Grad) on a 178,001 sq. m. plot of land privately owned by the investor. The total gross area of the future facilities is stated at 24,607 square meters. The preliminary cost of preparatory work is estimated at 116.55 million dinars (excluding VAT), and work can begin after the decision comes into force and notification of the start of work is submitted.
The project for a mega LFP battery plant in Subotica, previously referred to as the first factory of its kind in Europe, was announced in 2023. According to earlier estimates, the total investment could amount to around €1 billion, and employment could reach around 1,000 people. In the first phase of hiring, ElevenEs planned to hire approximately 350 employees. At the same time, in 2025, industry reports also mentioned a target investment of EUR 700 million in two phases and about 1,000 jobs in the context of a declaration of support signed by the company with representatives of the European Commission and the Serbian Development Agency.
The declared capacity of the plant in Subotica is 1-2 GWh per year (depending on the production program), with a daily output of 3,000-8,000 batteries (depending on the type). The plan is to produce prismatic LFP blade cells (with side terminals), without nickel and cobalt, for stationary energy storage systems (wind, solar, etc.) and electric transport, including buses and trucks.
The project is important for Serbia’s economy as it integrates the country into the European energy storage supply chain, a segment that is accelerating along with the growth of renewable energy and electric vehicles. LFP technology is generally considered by the market to be a more affordable and thermally stable alternative to nickel and cobalt batteries, which increases the attractiveness of local production for mass applications and energy systems.
The spot price of platinum exceeded $2,900 per troy ounce for the first time during trading on Monday amid growing demand for safe-haven assets due to fears of another US government shutdown.
As of 14:28 GMT, platinum was trading at around $2,888 per ounce after hitting a record high above $2,900.
The precious metals market is also being supported by expectations related to the financing of US federal agencies: the federal government is expected to run out of funds on January 31, and investors are assessing the risk that Congress will not approve a new financing package before that date.
Platinum is one of the key industrial metals: it is widely used in catalytic systems to reduce harmful emissions (including in the automotive industry), in petrochemicals and the chemical industry as a catalyst, as well as in the manufacture of electronics and in certain types of hydrogen technologies where corrosion-resistant and high-temperature materials are required.
Earlier, the Experts Club analytical center released a video analysis of the production of platinum group metals by the world’s leading manufacturers for the period 1971-2024, – https://youtube.com/shorts/vj4mBkJVxrg?si=pPTU6_l0t9-iCBb4
