Turkey is the undisputed leader in the import of Ukrainian peas

The undisputed leader in the import of Ukrainian peas over the past three years remains Turkey. In particular, last year 77.1 thousand tons of peas worth 18.679 million USD were exported to this country.

This was reported by the President of the Ukrainian Pulses and Soybean Association Antonina Sklyarenko in her column for Agrotimes.

According to her, in second place in 2024 was India, where 76.9 thousand tons worth 21.563 million USD were delivered.

“The increase in exports was facilitated by the decision of the official Delhi on duty-free import of yellow peas, the validity of which has been extended until the end of May 2025 (ed. India extended duty-free imports until May 2026). And although the Indian government previously stated its reluctance to continue the duty-free regime, weather conditions in the country may negatively affect the harvest, which will affect further trade policy,” Antonina Sklyarenko specified.

The President of the Ukrainian Pulses and Soybean Association clarified that other major importers of Ukrainian peas include Italy, the UAE, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, etc. Together, these countries account for more than 62% of exports of this crop, which ensures stable sales.

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