Ukraine: 1.38 million tons of sugar produced

Production of sugar in Ukraine as of November 15 amounted to 1.38 million tons. According to the Ukrtsukor National Association of Sugar Producers, on the specified date 41 sugar factories were functioning in the country, which by now had processed 9.79 million tons of sugar beets. As reported, the new season of sugar production in…

Ukraine: GDP up in Q3 2017

Ukraine’s real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 2.1% in July-September compared with the same period in 2016. The figures are indicated in the updated report of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine. As stated, Ukraine’s economy maintains its positive growth trend. The real GDP in Q3 increased by 0.2% QoQ (taking into account seasonal…

Ukraine: Kyivenergo shareholders decide to divide company in types of activities

Shareholders of the public joint-stock company Kyivenergo have decided to reorganize business via dividing the company into types of activities, the company’s press service has reported. After the reorganization of Kyivenergo two new companies will be created: one will distribute electricity and operate power lines, and the other will supply electricity. This division is required…

Ukraine: 60,000 tons of sugar exported

Sugar exports from Ukraine since early 2017-2018 agricultural year (September-August) totaled 59,300 tons, the Ukrtsukor national association of sugar producers has reported. The association said in a press release that in October Ukrainian companies exported 42,300 tons of sugar, up 2.5-fold MoM. “In October, exporters shipped 2.5 times more sugar than in the previous month…