December 31, 2010

Ukraine reports decrease in grain imports

In November 2010, grain imports for Ukraine decreased by 1.2% to 6,840 tonnes, as compared to the same period last year.

Meanwhile, grain imports went up by 49.3% or 2,260 tonnes in November, compared to October.

In January-November 2010, compared with January-November 2009, grain imports increased by 6.8% or 6,090 tonnes and made up 95,450 tonnes for US$127.64 million.

In October 2010, grain imports fell by 37% or 2,690 tonnes, compared to October 2009, to 4,580 tonnes for US$2.45 million.

In 2009, grain imports fell by 16.6% or 19,080 tonnes to 96,080 tonnes for US$ 98.53 million, compared with 2008.