Ukraine’s food exports increased by 22.5% during the first quarter, adding almost $1 billion in sales,

Ukraine’s food exports increased by 22.5% during the first quarter, adding almost $1 billion in sales, compared to the same period last year, reports Olga Trofimtseva, acting Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food. The top three export groups were: grain – 45%; oil – 22%; and oilseeds – 7%. Top products were: corn – 33%; sunflower oil – 21%; and wheat – 11%. Top destinations were: Asia – 41%; EU – 35%; Africa – 15%; and CIS – 6%.