Ukraine’s poultry exports were up 39%, to 103,600 tons

Ukraine’s poultry exports were up 39%, to 103,600 tons, in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year, reports the State Fiscal Service. In dollar terms, exports were up 31%, to $147 million. As of April 1, there were 205 million chickens in Ukraine, reports the State Statistics Service. While cows, sheep and goats were down slightly year-over-year, chickens bucked the trend, increasing by 3.7%. Poultry in industrial farms were up 6%. Reflecting the industry’s dominance, in March poultry accounted for 69% of total meat production in Ukraine.