Export market for Frozen Raspberries in Ukraine (11월, 2022)

The ongoing war in Ukraine is significantly impacting the agriculture and horticulture sectors, especially in Poland and Ukraine. Recent conflicts leading to attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have caused power cuts, affecting millions of residents and businesses, including those involved in fruit freezing. These power outages have resulted in lost fruit and damage to refrigeration equipment. In response, companies are adopting strategies such as installing large power generators, exporting frozen raspberries at lower prices, storing products in the EU, or in multiple locations to mitigate risk. This has led to a destabilization of the European frozen fruit market due to the large offer from Ukraine, which is driving down prices. Ukrainian producers, including the Ukrainian Blueberry Producers Association, are implementing these measures to protect their businesses and operations from the effects of the war.