Ukraine has received good
conditions for liberalization of trade in agricultural products with the EU. In
particular, according to tariff proposals, the EU after the entry into force of
the Agreement immediately cancels import duty for 83% of agricultural products,
for 15% it establishes quotas with a zero rate of duty. This was reported today
by the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Trade Igor Shvaika,
speaking at the panel discussion “Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area: ready
for signing” in the framework of the international conference "The new European
Policy: from words to action".
Analyzing the
parameters of functioning of the FTA, Igor Schweich informed
that Ukraine immediately liberalize trade only for 35% of tariff lines, for 3%
(most sensitive) the country establishes quotas, on the other - to reduce
duties during transition periods.
"Moving to the
analysis of quotas, which Ukraine
received for the export of its products to the EU, I note that we now see a
promising position of Ukraine.
This is the export of wheat, corn, barley, poultry, pork and beef. We forecast
that the quotas will be completed already in the first year of entry into force
of the Agreement," the Minister stressed.
Igor Shvaika also noted: "Due to the fact that import duty
rates will be set to nil ability of confectionery industry of Ukraine to increase export of its
products to EU countries prospectively looks. Products of sugar, starch and
syrup industries have also good prospects."
