New Ukrainian Export Regulations for Key Agricultural Products to EU

New Ukrainian Export Regulations for Key Agricultural Products to EU

Ukrainian Government Approves Export Regulations

In a significant move aimed at regulating and monitoring its agricultural exports to certain EU countries, the Ukrainian government has approved new rules for the export of wheat, corn, rapeseed, and sunflower seeds. The countries benefiting from these exports include Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, and Bulgaria. As per the new regulations, exporters must secure a permit from the Ukrainian Ministry of Economy and approval from the Ministry of Agricultural Policy and Food before initiating supply to these five EU countries.

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Ukrainian Government: Export Control Action Plan

Ukraine’s Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food, Solisky, announced that Ukraine has submitted an export control action plan to the European Commission. According to this plan, Ukraine will actively monitor and regulate exports, coordinating with the relevant countries. The minister expressed confidence that the plan would satisfy all parties and that Ukraine’s proposal should alleviate the situation.

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Discussions with the European Commission

Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal shared that Ukraine is currently in talks with the European Commission about the aforementioned plan. The plan outlines that Ukraine will implement effective control and verification measures for the export of the four types of goods. Furthermore, it will provide customs data on specific goods exports to the EU and neighboring countries. Ukraine’s central position is to introduce a verification system for exporting specific agricultural products to the five EU member states.

Key Takeaways

The new regulations are seen as an effort by Ukraine to maintain control over its agricultural exports to specific EU countries. This could potentially lead to ensuring fair trade and maintaining stability in the domestic market. The new rules mandate that exporters obtain the necessary permits and approvals from relevant Ukrainian authorities before exporting. The Ukrainian government is hopeful that this plan will be beneficial for all parties involved and will help alleviate any existing tensions regarding agricultural exports.

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