Ukrainian fruit, vegetable exports collapse under COVID-19 pressures

In the period between February and June 2020, Ukrainian fruit and vegetable exports contracted by a record 43% compared to the same period last year. 

A year ago, export revenues from fruits and vegetables amounted to $101.3 million. Now, revenues have plummeted to just $58.5 million, according to EastFruit, an Eastern European reporting platform for the fruit and vegetable sector.