In December 2024, Ukraine imported 8 tons of cattle in live weight worth $57 thousand, which is 73% less than in December 2023, the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) reported, citing preliminary data from the State Customs Service.
The industry association noted that Ukraine also reduced imports of chilled beef by 26% to 17 tons and frozen beef by 9% to 203 tons compared to November 2024. Compared to December 2023, imports of chilled beef increased by 57%, and imports of frozen red meat increased by 1%.
In general, in 2024, Ukraine reduced imports of cattle by 25% to 478 tons, increased imports of chilled beef by 13% to 154 tons and 17% of frozen beef to 2.54 thousand tons.
