In May 2017, Ukraine exported 24.5 thsd tonnes of high-oleic sunflower oil, which became a record of monthly shipment volumes.
Generally, since the beginning of 2016/17 MY (September 2016) Ukraine exported the maximum volumes of the product ever - 120 thsd tonnes, an increase of 3 times compared with the same period last season (40.8 thsd tonnes).
Also, during the first 9 months of 2016/17 MY the EU became the most active importer of Ukrainian high-oleic sunflower oil, and purchased 67% of the general supplies. In particular, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands (16% each), Italy (13%), Spain (11.5%) and France (8%) were the largest countries-importers of the product from Ukraine. In addition, Asian countries increased the product purchases (28% of the general supplies), including Malaysia (7%), Iran (6%), India (6%), China (4%), the United Arab Emirates (2%).