June 1, 2012
Ukraine opens market for Canadian swine
The Canadian government announced Thursday (May 31) that Ukraine has opened its market to Canadian live swine and for the first time to Canadian swine genetics under a new export certificate.
Canadian and Ukrainian officials met for talks regarding export conditions for many products during the 80th session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) held in Paris. Ukraine currently imports approximately CAD4.5 million (US$4.3 million) worth of purebred swine, according to the government. Live swine were previously exported from Canada to Ukraine, however the two countries negotiated a new export certificate to address Ukraine's recently revised import requirements.
Canada exports of agriculture and food products totalled more than CAD22 million (US$21.2 million) in 2011. Canada and Ukraine are also currently in negotiations towards a free trade agreement.










