Japan resumes imports of Ukrainian poultry meat and eggs after five-year ban

Japan has decided to resume imports of Ukrainian poultry meat and eggs after five years of restrictions. The decision was adopted on October 16, 2026, by the Export and International Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). This was announced by Ukraine’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, Yurii Lutovinov.

According to the ambassador, Japan’s decision represents an important step in strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Ukraine and Japan will continue working together to expand access for Ukrainian agricultural products to the Japanese market and deepen bilateral economic relations.

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