Ukraine: Livestock and Products Semi-annual

After a major decrease in 2022, Ukraine’s cattle and swine population is expected to decline further in 2023. Although some war-related factors have already had their negative impact, the refugee crisis, disposable income drops, and a weakened economy are expected to depress livestock sector development further. Decreased pork production will keep pork imports at a record-high level in 2023. Insufficient domestic demand for expensive beef supports the export of live animals and beef, despite decreased production. Ukrainians will continue to rely on inexpensive, domestically produced, and imported poultry as the major animal protein consumed. The 2023 livestock and slaughter numbers are expected to reach all-time lows.