Business news from Ukraine

UKRAINE PRODUCES FIRST TONNES OF SUGAR OF NEW SEASON

8 September , 2020  

Sugar production in Ukraine as of September 8, 2020 amounted to 1,050 tonnes.
According to the report of the Ukrtsukor National Association of Sugar Producers, as of this date one sugar refinery in the country – Radekhiv Sugar LLC – is operating, which has processed 17,400 tonnes of sugar beet by now.
As reported with reference to Ukrtsukor, sugar production in the country in 2020 is projected at the level of 1.2-1.3 million tonnes, which is 15% less than a year earlier.
It is expected that 33 sugar refineries will operate this season – the same number as last year.