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In an attempt to prevent COVID-19 coronavirus spread, Ukraine imposed severe travel restrictions for people and closed a number of border crossing points.

Ukraine sets rules for operation of private phytosanitary laboratories for exporters and risk-oriented analysis for imported products of plant origin.

Hemp is a traditional crop cultivated in Ukraine grown both for seed and fiber.

There have been significant changes affecting agricultural product quality, safety, and sanitary regulations since the last submission of this report.

There were no new bilateral certificates negotiated in 2019.

Ukraine is a lower-middle income country in Eastern Europe. Its economy is rebounding after the political and economic turmoil of recent years.

This report contains finalized production forecasts for marketing year (MY) 2019/20 as well as final trade estimates for MY2018/19.

The European Union (EU) introduced a country-wide import ban for Ukrainian poultry and raw poultry products.

A new Ukrainian law governing the labeling of food products, including imported foods, went into effect in August of 2019.

Ukraine signed a Protocol for veterinary and phytosanitary requirements for exports of rapeseed meal to China.

The biotechnology regulatory system in Ukraine is still not fully developed, but the country has committed to shape its policy in line with European Union standards.

This report contains FAS Kyiv’s revised production forecasts for MY2019/20 as well as trade estimates for MY2018/19.